Try out for
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To participate in auditions or a selection process in order to be considered for a position or role in something.
I am going to try out for the school's football team.

Often appears as...
- try out for a team
- try out for a role
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To participate in auditions or a selection process in order to be considered for a position or role in something.
I am going to try out for the school's football team.

Often appears as...
- try out for a team
- try out for a role
Definition 1 of 1

Action Oriented
Implies actively attempting to be selected, usually for a competitive position.

She will try out for the lead singer spot.
Opportunity Seeking
Shows intent to seize an opportunity or engage in a new experience.

I'm excited to try out for the chess club.
Competitive Context
Used in situations where multiple people are contending for limited spots.

Hundreds will try out for just a few roles in the play.
Action Oriented
Implies actively attempting to be selected, usually for a competitive position.

She will try out for the lead singer spot.
Opportunity Seeking
Shows intent to seize an opportunity or engage in a new experience.

I'm excited to try out for the chess club.
Competitive Context
Used in situations where multiple people are contending for limited spots.

Hundreds will try out for just a few roles in the play.
Action Oriented
Implies actively attempting to be selected, usually for a competitive position.

She will try out for the lead singer spot.
Opportunity Seeking
Shows intent to seize an opportunity or engage in a new experience.

I'm excited to try out for the chess club.
Competitive Context
Used in situations where multiple people are contending for limited spots.

Hundreds will try out for just a few roles in the play.
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