verb To make an attempt at doing something.
- She tried to fix the leak herself before calling a plumber.
- Try not to worry so much about the exam.
- I'll try to call you when the meeting finishes.
verb To test something out, such as by tasting or using it.
- Would you like to try the new flavor before you buy it?
- You should try the soup; it's made from my grandmother's recipe.
- Try these shoes on to see whether they fit comfortably.
verb In law, to hold a legal hearing to decide a case.
- The court will try the fraud case once all the evidence has been collected.
- The case will be tried before a jury next month.
- Magistrates try most minor offenses in the local court.
noun An attempt.
- Give it another try — you almost had it that time.
- Her first try at baking bread turned out surprisingly well.
- I'll have a try at fixing your bike this afternoon.
noun In rugby, a score made by touching the ball down over the opponent's goal line.
- The winger sprinted the length of the pitch to score a try.
- The crowd cheered when the prop crashed over for a try.
- The referee awarded a try after checking the replay carefully.
