transitive. To carry away (a prize, victory, etc.); to succeed in obtaining; to win. Cf. to bear off at phrasal verbs 1. Now rare.

transitive. To win (a victory), to gain the favourable issue of (a battle, a field of combat, a match, etc.). Also: †to win (a bet) (obsolete).

In various specific uses. To gain by effort or competition, as a prize or reward, or in gaming or betting, as a wager, etc. Also absol.

intransitive. to go away with: to win, succeed in winning; to carry off (a prize, spoil, etc.); to get away with. Also in †to go away with it: to…

transitive. To prevail in (a matter which is disputed); to win (a victory). Obsolete.

transitive. To take (something) away, esp. by force or effort. Also in extended use: to succeed in obtaining (something). In later use chiefly…

transitive. To carry off (something stolen or won); to take away (a person) against his or her will. Cf. to bear away 1a at phrasal verbs 1.

transitive. To win (a prize, sporting title, etc.), esp. easily or effortlessly.

transitive. Australian and New Zealand. To receive (a prize or award); to win.