bringing off

verb

Definition of bringing offnext
present participle of bring off
1
as in fulfilling
to carry through (as a process) to completion the cast and crew were able to bring off an eccentric but engaging reinterpretation of King Lear

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2
as in rescuing
to remove from danger or harm had it been alerted in time, a nearby ship might have been able to bring off all of the passengers from the Titanic

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bringing off
  1. fulfilling
  2. rescuing
  3. performing
  4. executing
  5. achieving
  6. accomplishing
  7. doing
  8. making
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  • These options keep top talent engaged while fulfilling their career aspirations.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Their vision is to create a strong, connected network that supports mothers in every stage of their expatriate journey, making relocation both rewarding and fulfilling.
    Christine Michel Carter, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of fulfilling
Verb
  • For example, the recent spate of drone flights prevented a medevac helicopter from rescuing an individual from a serious car crash incident, according to a spokesperson from Raritan Valley Community College on Wednesday night (December 4).
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2024
  • When your sense of self hinges on rescuing others, their struggles become your own.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of rescuing
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  • After marrying Jones in 1974, Lipton largely stepped away from performing to focus on her family.
    Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The spectacle will mark Bey’s first time performing since the release of her Billboard 200-topping album Cowboy Carter.
    Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of performing
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  • The team responsible for executing the Executive Residence’s holiday look appears to be growing; in 2012, Michelle Obama welcomed 85 volunteers onto the premises to set the festive scene.
    Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Look for companies willing to spend a lot of time building relationships with the people executing in other organizations.
    James Loffler, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of executing
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  • The company has a lot to celebrate after achieving its highest profit on record with almost $40 million in gross revenue up from just $10 million in 2021.
    Adam Wescott, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • For high-achieving women—many of whom serve as community leaders, entrepreneurs or executives—this truth is especially relevant.
    Shay Levister, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of achieving
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  • Yet Thompson saw what Mckee’s congregation was accomplishing and saw the potential for the police department to collaborate with churches on crime prevention.
    David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 3 Dec. 2024
  • March 2 - Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James becomes the first player in NBA history to score 40,000 career points, accomplishing the milestone during the team’s 124-114 loss at home against the Denver Nuggets.
    CNN, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of accomplishing
Verb
  • The installation and monthly fees related to those alarm systems are also deductible as part of the cost of doing business on those types of properties.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • But the third nominee, Robin Williams, still got on stage at the insistence of Nicholson and ended up doing a spot-on imitation of him.
    Jenelle Riley, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of doing
Verb
  • These values guide decision making and unite your team, especially during crises.
    Nazar Gulyk, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • That might be the difference between making the playoffs and not making the playoffs.
    Sahadev Sharma, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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