ALL meanings of try-out
try-out
T t - verb with object try-out to attempt to do or accomplish: Try it before you say it's simple. 1
- verb with object try-out to test the effect or result of (often followed by out): to try a new method; to try a recipe out. 1
- verb with object try-out to endeavor to evaluate by experiment or experience: to try a new field; to try a new book. 1
- verb with object try-out to test the quality, value, fitness, accuracy, etc., of: Will you try a spoonful of this and tell me what you think of it? 1
- verb with object try-out Law. to examine and determine judicially, as a cause; determine judicially the guilt or innocence of (a person). 1
- verb with object try-out to put to a severe test; subject to strain, as of endurance, patience, affliction, or trouble; tax: to try one's patience. 1
- verb with object try-out to attempt to open (a door, window, etc.) in order to find out whether it is locked: Try all the doors before leaving. 1
- verb with object try-out to melt down (fat, blubber, etc.) to obtain the oil; render (usually followed by out). 1
- verb with object try-out Archaic. to determine the truth or right of (a quarrel or question) by test or battle (sometimes followed by out). to find to be right by test or experience. 1
- verb without object try-out to make an attempt or effort; strive: Try to complete the examination. 1
- verb without object try-out Nautical. to lie to in heavy weather under just sufficient sail to head into the wind. 1
- noun plural try-out an attempt or effort: to have a try at something. 1
- noun plural try-out Rugby. a score of three points earned by advancing the ball to or beyond the opponents' goal line. 1
- idioms try-out give it the old college try, Informal. to make a sincere effort: I gave it the old college try and finally found an apartment. 1
- idioms try-out try it / that on, Chiefly British Informal. to put on airs: She's been trying it on ever since the inheritance came through. to be forward or presumptuous, especially with a member of the opposite sex: She avoided him after he'd tried it on with her. 1