Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Bear Off.
Bear Off - as a verb
Remove from a certain place, environment, or mental or emotional state; transport into a new location or state
Example: "Their dreams carried the romantics away into distant lands"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bear awaycarry awaycarry offHypernyms (Closely Related)
removetakewithdrawHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"She was able to bear off the burden of responsibility."
"He struggled to bear off the attack from his opponent."
"They were forced to bear off on a different course due to the storm."
"The ship had to bear off to avoid collision with the rocks."
"He tried to bear off the conversation to a different topic."