1. to achieve success or accomplish a goal by a very small margin; to barely manage to succeed
The team narrowly succeeded in winning the championship by just one point.
O time conseguiu por pouco vencer o campeonato com apenas um ponto de diferença.
2. to pass a test, exam, or challenge with minimal achievement
She narrowly succeeded in passing the difficult exam.
Ela conseguiu por pouco passar no exame difícil.