bring off
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To succeed in doing something considered to be very difficult.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I don't know how, but he managed to bring off the Acme Foods deal.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To bring to orgasm.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To rescue; to liberate.
Register: archaic
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “bring off” mean?
To succeed in doing something considered to be very difficult.
Is “bring off” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.