try out

British  

verb

1. (tr) to test or put to experimental use

   I'm going to try the new car out

2. (of an athlete, actor, etc) to undergo a test or to submit (an athlete, actor, etc) to a test to determine suitability for a place in a team, an acting role, etc

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noun

1. a trial or test, as of an athlete or actor

try out Idioms  

1. Undergo a qualifying test, as for an athletic team. For example, I'm trying out for the basketball team . [Mid-1900s]

2. Test or use experimentally, as in They're trying out new diesels , or We're trying out this new margarine . [Late 1800s]

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Example Sentences

The intent was “to try out ideas,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

And, sure, try out a personal shopper or interior designer, after asking to see their work.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

AutoCamp’s Chief Operating Officer, Bryan Terzi, said it felt like the right moment to try out a deluxe festival camping concept.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

"They're very intimate. We really seem to be right there looking over his shoulder and seeing him try out things," Bambach said.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

When I saw you were gone, I figured you must’ve decided to try out these sleeping bags and stuff.

From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech

Related Words

• experiment
• testing
• trial and error