Phrasal verbs consists of a basic verb + another word or words. The two or three words that make up a phrasal verb form a short 'phrase' - which is why we call them 'phrasal verbs'.
Phrasal Verb:
carry something off
Meaning / Example:
1. to take something away with oneself; to steal something. > Someone carried off my books!
2. to make a planned event work out successfully. > It was a huge party, but the hostess carried it off beautifully.