Term: attempt

Attempt (noun / verb) /əˈtempt/:

1. (Noun) An act of trying to do something, especially something difficult. LV: mēģinājums.
2. (Verb) To try to do something, especially something difficult. LV: mēģināt.

Example sentences:

1. This is my second attempt at passing the driving test.
2. He will attempt to break the world record for the long jump tomorrow.
3. The rescue team made a daring attempt to reach the climbers during the storm.

Common phrases:

• Failed attempt: A trial that did not result in success. “After a failed attempt to fix the sink himself, he called a plumber.”
• In an attempt to: Doing something with the specific goal of achieving a result. “The company lowered prices in an attempt to attract more customers.”
• Log-in attempt: An instance of trying to enter a username and password to access a system. “The system locks the account after three incorrect log-in attempts.”
• First attempt: The very first time someone tries to do something. “She managed to solve the puzzle on her first attempt.”