verb
tries; tried; trying
to make an effort to do something :to attempt to accomplish or complete something [no obj]
synonyms see1attempt</SYNR
[+ obj] :to do or use (something) in order to see if it works or will be successful
[+ obj] to do or use (something) in order to find out if you like it
to taste (food or drink) to find out what it is like
[+ obj] :to test how good, strong, etc., something or someone is
[+ obj] to examine and make a decision about (a legal case) - usually used as (be) tried
to have a trial to decide if someone is innocent or guilty - usually used as (be) tried for
try for
[phrasal verb]
try for (something) :to make an attempt or effort to get (something)
try it on
Brit informal
to behave badly so that someone becomes annoyed or angry - often + with
to try to start a sexual relationship with someone - often + with
try on
[phrasal verb]
try on (something) or try (something) on :to put on (a piece of clothing, a pair of shoes, etc.) in order to see how it fits and looks
try out
[phrasal verb] chiefly US :to compete for a position on an athletic team or a part in a play
try your damnedest
try your hand
try your luck
noun
plural tries
[count] an effort or attempt to do something - usually singular
rugby :a play in which points are scored by touching the ground with the ball behind the opponent's goal line