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Definition of
try out phrasal verb
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
try out
phrasal verb
phrasal verb
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Phrasal Verbs
try somebody/something
out (on somebody)
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to test or use someone or something in order to see how good or effective they are
They're trying out a new host for the show.
related noun
tryout
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try out
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trying
adjective
try on
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