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Meaning of pulled off
The primary meaning of "pulled off" is to successfully accomplish or achieve something, often in a surprising or impressive way.
Etymology of pulled off
The phrase "pulled off" is a phrasal verb, with "pull" originating from Old English "pullian", which is related to the Old Norse word "polla", and "off" coming from Old English "of", which is related to the Old Norse word "af"
The phrase has been in use since the 16th century, initially meaning to remove or take something off, and later developing its modern meaning of achieving or accomplishing something
Synonyms
accomplished
achieved
attained
completed
done
executed
finished
performed
realized
succeeded
brought off
carried off
managed
engineered
manipulated
negotiated
orchestrated
organized
perpetrated
pulled through
put through
carried out
carried through
contrived
devised
effected
facilitated
fulfilled
handled
implemented
made happen
produced
staged
succeeded in
worked out
Definitions
- To succeed in doing something difficult or challenging
- * To accomplish something with skill or effort
- * To bring something off, meaning to complete or fulfill something successfully
Usage Examples
- The team pulled off a stunning upset in the final game
- * She pulled off an incredible feat by finishing the project on time
- * They pulled off a successful heist, escaping with millions