Definition of Foray
Foray
for·ay
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a brief initial attempt to become involved in a new activity, area, or field, which may be tentative or spirited;
e.g. She made a brief foray into learning to knit, but she soon gave it up.
(noun)
a sudden attack or invasion of enemy territory, often in order to obtain something;
e.g. The enemy's army made a foray against our army's base in the middle of the night.
(verb)
to make an attempt to get involved in some new activity, area, or field, to enter a sphere that is different from what one is accustomed to;
e.g. They have decided to foray into the catering business.
(verb)
to briefly enter or invade an area and/or make a raid on it;
e.g. They were able to foray into the neighboring country through a mountain pass.
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