verb intransverb trans
to make an attempt to do something
to make an attempt at (something)
to test or operate (a device, etc) to see if it is working
Try the light again now
to investigate or approach (something or somebody) to determine suitability or effectiveness
Try the shop next door
to conduct the trial of (an accused person)
to investigate (a case or issue) judicially
to make severe demands on (somebody's patience, endurance, etc)
to melt (fat, lard, etc) in order to separate out any impurities
tried and tested/true
known to be reliable
try and
informal to try to do something
I'll try and finish the work today
try for size
to test (something) for its suitability
try it on
Brit, informal to test somebody's credulity or patience
try one's hand at
to attempt (something new)
[Middle English from early French trier to sift, sort]