try out

put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to

• “This approach has been tried with good results”
• “Test this recipe”

try something new, as in order to gain experience

• “Students experiment sexually”
• “The composer experimented with a new style”

perform in order to get a role

• “She auditioned for a role on Broadway”

take a sample of

• “Try these new crackers”
• “Sample the regional dishes”