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Definition try on in British English

try on phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to put on a piece of clothing in order to see how it looks and whether it fits

Example

What a lovely dress! Why don't you try it on?

Synonyms and related words
put on wear get dressed
2

to behave badly in order to see how annoying or unreasonable you can be before someone becomes angry

2.1

to behave badly in order to see how annoying or unreasonable you can be before someone becomes angry

Example

They always try it on with a new teacher.

Synonyms and related words
misbehave play up presume
2.2

to attempt to get something from someone by behaving dishonestly or by tricking them

Synonyms and related words
shanghai rip off deceive
2.3

to attempt to start a sexual relationship with someone

Synonyms and related words
ask out flirt chat up
3

to try on clothes to see if they fit

3.1

to try on clothes to see if they fit

Synonyms and related words
put on wear get dressed
3.2

to try something to see if it is suitable

Example

If you think that game's easy, try this one on for size.

Synonyms and related words
test try out put through
Definition try on in British English