bear off
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To gain; to carry off, as a prize.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To restrain; to keep from approaching.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To remove to a distance; to keep clear from rubbing against anything.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “bear off” mean?
To gain; to carry off, as a prize.
Is “bear off” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.