Go to trial Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈtɹaɪəɫ/, /ˈtɹaɪɫ
GOH tuh TRY-uhl
ɡˈəʊ/ /tˈuː/ /tɹˈaɪəl
goh tuh TRY-uhl
Definition
To appear in a court of law where a judge and/or jury will decide if someone is guilty or innocent.
Usage & Nuances
This is a formal legal expression. Often used in news or law-related contexts. Refers to the process before a judge and/or jury, not just attending court. Related but different from 'go to court' (general court matters).
Spanish: ir a juicioPortuguese (BR): ir a julgamentoPortuguese (PT): ir a tribunalChinese (Simplified): 接受审判 - 出庭受审Chinese (Traditional): 接受審判 - 出庭受審Hindi: मुकदमा चलानाArabic: المثول للمحاكمةBengali: বিচারে যাওয়াRussian: предстать перед судом - идти на судебное разбирательствоJapanese: 裁判にかけられる - 裁判に出るVietnamese: ra tòa xét xửKorean: 재판을 받다Turkish: dava açılmak - mahkemeye çıkmak (ceza davası için)Urdu: مقدمہ لڑناIndonesian: menghadapi persidangan
Example Sentences
The company will go to trial next month.
basic
He had to go to trial to prove his innocence.
basic
If no agreement is reached, we will go to trial.
basic
It's rare for cases like this to actually go to trial—most settle early.
natural
Her lawyer advised her not to go to trial unless absolutely necessary.
natural
After six months of discussion, they finally decided to go to trial.
natural