traɪ aʊt
neutral
beginner
- Base verb:
- try
- Particle:
- out
- Separable:
- Yes
What does "try out" mean?
- To test something to see if it works or is suitable
- To audition or compete for a position
Examples
- I want to try out this new restaurant downtown.
- She's trying out for the school basketball team.
- Let's try out the new software before buying it.
- He tried out several different approaches before finding one that worked.
- The actors are trying out for the lead role.
How to use it
'Tryout' (noun) means an audition or test. Very common in sports and performance contexts in North America.
Word order
Object can go between: 'try it out' or 'try out the recipe'
Similar expressions
test
experiment
audition
sample
Related phrasal verbs
- try on
To put on clothing to see if it fits or looks good
- get out
To leave a place, room, or vehicle
- turn out
To have a particular result or end in a certain way
- go out
To leave your home for social activities or entertainment
- give out
To distribute something to multiple people
- bring out
To produce and release a new product, book, or album
Use it in a practice answer
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