Foray (Noun)
Meaning 1
An initial attempt (especially outside your usual areas of competence); "scientists' forays into politics".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The company's foray into the renewable energy sector was met with both enthusiasm and skepticism from investors.
- Her first foray into public speaking ended in disaster, but she refused to give up.
- The band's foray into experimental music was not well received by their fans.
- As a historian, her foray into fiction writing was a surprising but successful move.
- The politician's foray into social media was mocked by his opponents and critics.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
A sudden short attack.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The enemy made a surprise foray into our territory during the night, causing widespread destruction.
- Their foray into the enemy's camp was brief but left a lasting impact on the outcome of the battle.
- The pirate ship made a foray into the harbor, plundering several merchant vessels before escaping into open sea.
- The bandits launched a foray on the village, stealing livestock and supplies from the unsuspecting residents.
- The guerrilla fighters made a daring foray behind enemy lines, gathering crucial intelligence before retreating back to safety.