Try out for Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈtɹaɪ/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ

TRY owt for

UK

tɹˈaɪ/ /ˈaʊt/ /fˈɔː

try OWT faw

Definition

To compete or perform in an audition or test in order to join a team, group, or performance.

Usage & Nuances

This expression is informal, common in American English, and used for sports teams, school plays, or music groups. Use 'try out for the team' or 'try out for a role'. Not to be confused with 'try out' (meaning test something).

• Spanish: presentarse a (audición/prueba) - hacer una prueba para
• Portuguese (BR): fazer teste para - tentar entrar para
• Portuguese (PT): fazer audição para - candidatar-se a (prova/equipa)
• Chinese (Simplified): 参加选拔 - 参加试镜
• Chinese (Traditional): 參加選拔 - 參加試鏡
• Hindi: का ऑडिशन देना - में चयन प्रक्रिया के लिए जाना
• Arabic: يُجري اختبارًا من أجل - يتقدّم لتجربة (فرقة/فريق)
• Bengali: অডিশন দেওয়া - দলভুক্তির জন্য পরীক্ষা দেওয়া
• Russian: пробоваться - проходить отбор
• Japanese: オーディションを受ける - （チームや役などに）挑戦する
• Vietnamese: thi tuyển - thử sức để vào
• Korean: 오디션을 보다 - 지원하다
• Turkish: seçmelere katılmak - elemeye girmek
• Urdu: آڈیشن دینا - ٹیم/گروپ میں شامل ہونے کی کوشش کرنا
• Indonesian: thử sức để vào - thi tuyển

Example Sentences

I'm going to try out for the basketball team.

basic

Sarah will try out for the school play next week.

basic

Many students try out for the music band each year.

basic

Did you hear Mike is going to try out for the soccer team?

natural

I don’t think I’m ready to try out for the lead role yet.

natural

Anyone can try out for the debate team if they want.

natural