Phrasal verb
try out
Meanings
To test or use something briefly to see how it works or whether you like it.
To audition or attempt to qualify for a team, job, or role by demonstrating your skills.
Definition
To try out means to test something to see how well it works or if you like it.
If you try out something, you use it or do it for a short time to evaluate it. People often try out products, ideas, or new routines before deciding. You can also try out for a team or role by doing an audition or test.
Examples
- I want to try out this new recipe before serving it to guests.
- You should try out the chair for a minute to see if it feels comfortable.
- He plans to try out for the school play this afternoon.
- She decided to try out a different study schedule for a week.
- They will try out for the club team after practice ends.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse try out (test/evaluate) with try on (put on clothing) and say "try out a jacket" when they mean to wear it to check the fit.
More phrasal verbs
- go on To go on means to continue or keep happening.
- carry out To carry out something means to do it or complete it, especially a plan, task, or instruction.
- set up To set up means to arrange or prepare something so it is ready to use or happen.
- pick up “Pick up” most commonly means to collect someone or something from a place, usually by going there.
- go back To go back means to return to a place, time, or earlier situation.