attempt

US /əˈtempt/
UK /əˈtempt/
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1.

poging, proef

an act of trying to achieve something, typically one that is unsuccessful or not fully completed

:
He made an attempt to climb the mountain.
Hij deed een poging om de berg te beklimmen.
The rescue attempt was successful.
De reddingspoging was succesvol.
1.

proberen, ondernemen

to make an effort to achieve or complete (something difficult)

:
He will attempt to break the world record.
Hij zal proberen het wereldrecord te breken.
Do not attempt to open the door without permission.
Probeer de deur niet te openen zonder toestemming.