try on

Definition of Try On in English :

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Verb

1. try, try on

put on a garment in order to see whether it fits and looks nice

Example Sentences:
'Try on this sweater to see how it looks'

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WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Try On

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verb (tr, adverb)

1.

to put on (an article of clothing) to find out whether it fits or is suitable

2. try it on

noun try-on

3. British informal

an action or statement made to test out a person's gullibility, tolerance, etc

noun

British informal

an action or statement made to test out a person's gullibility, tolerance, etc

It might have been no more than a prankish try-on to test the mettle of the new minister.

It's a try-on.

Try On

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to test the fit or appearance of (an item of clothing, jewelry, etc.) by putting it on

Try On

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v. tried(trīd), try·ing, tries(trīz)

v. tr.

1. To make an effort to do or accomplish (something); attempt: tried to ski.

2.

a. To taste, sample, or otherwise test in order to determine strength, effect, worth, or desirability: Try this casserole.

b. To make an effort to open (a closed door or window).

3. Law

a. To conduct the trial of (a legal claim): to try a negligence case.

b. To put (an accused person) on trial.

4. To subject to great strain or hardship; tax: The last steep ascent tried my every muscle.

5. To melt (lard, for example) to separate out impurities; render.

v. intr.

To make an effort; strive: I know it's not easy, but keep trying!

n. pl. tries(trīz)

1. An attempt; an effort.

2. Sports In rugby, an act of advancing the ball past the opponent's goal line and grounding it there for a score of three points.

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