retry
A2Pronunciation
UK
- /rˈiːtraɪ/
US
- /riˈtraɪ/
Description
- try again
- make another attempt
- give it another shot
Imagine building with Lego bricks. You carefully place a piece, but it wobbles and falls! Do you give up? No—you retry, meaning you try again. It's about not being defeated by initial failure and giving something another shot.
"Retry" is often used in technology. If a website cannot load a page or a payment does not go through, you may see a message asking you to "retry." It can also be used more broadly when someone decides to make another attempt after something did not work the first time. It suggests a willingness to learn from mistakes and keep going.
To retry something means to make another attempt at it, usually after an initial failure or setback. It's more than just "trying again"; it suggests a deliberate effort to overcome an obstacle and achieve success.
You'll often encounter "retry" in technical contexts—think computer programs, online transactions, or gaming. If a download fails, you might be prompted to retry the process. A website might offer a "retry payment" option if your card is declined. This is because computers aren't perfect and sometimes need multiple attempts to complete a task.
However, "retry" isn't limited to technology. It can apply to any situation where something fails and you choose to make another attempt. A person might retry a difficult task, retry a step in a process, or retry a problem after seeing what went wrong the first time.
The key is the implication of learning from the first attempt. You don't just blindly repeat the same action; you analyze what went wrong and adjust your approach before trying again. It embodies resilience, determination, and a refusal to give up easily. So next time something doesn't go as planned, remember—it's okay to retry!
Examples
- 1
Button label
If the download stops, tap Retry.
- 2
Payment
I retried the payment with a different card.
- 3
App behavior
The app will automatically retry if the server doesn't respond.
- 4
Repeated attempts
After several retries, the video finally loaded.
Meaning
retries
attempts to do it again
- 5
Network message
Please retry later when the network is less busy.
Forms and spellings
4 forms open this card.
Main spelling
- retryverb
Forms
- retriedpast tenseverb
- retrying-ing formverb
- retriesverb