Take a run at Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈteɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɹən/ /ˈæt

TAYK-uh-RUN-at

UK

tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /ɹˈʌn/ /ˈæt

TAYK-uh-RUN-at

Definition

To try or attempt something, or to make an effort to succeed at something difficult or new.

Usage & Nuances

Informal and mainly North American English. Often used for new challenges or opportunities, sometimes with a sense of giving something a try even if success is uncertain. Common in the workplace or when taking on a difficult task. Not literal—does not mean physically running.

• Spanish: intentar - probar (algo)
• Portuguese (BR): tentar - tentar a sorte - tentar fazer (algo)
• Portuguese (PT): tentar - tentar a sorte - tentar fazer (algo)
• Chinese (Simplified): 尝试 - 试着做
• Chinese (Traditional): 嘗試 - 試著做
• Hindi: कोशिश करना
• Arabic: يحاول - يجرب
• Bengali: চেষ্টা করা
• Russian: попробовать - попытаться
• Japanese: やってみる - 挑戦する
• Vietnamese: thử làm - thử sức
• Korean: 도전하다 - 시도하다
• Turkish: denemek - girişmek
• Urdu: کوشش کرنا - آزمانا
• Indonesian: mencoba - mencoba melakukan

Example Sentences

I'm going to take a run at fixing the car myself.

basic

If you want the job, you should take a run at the application.

basic

Let me take a run at this puzzle.

basic

He decided to take a run at starting his own business.

natural

I might take a run at baking bread this weekend. Wish me luck!

natural

Anyone want to take a run at leading the meeting today?

natural