foray

• Substantiv, das einen plötzlichen, kurzen Vorstoß, Versuch oder Einfall in ein neues Tätigkeitsfeld, Gebiet oder einen Bereich bezeichnet; auch ein militärischer Vorstoß oder Überfall.

A noun referring to a sudden or brief attempt, venture, or incursion into a new activity, field, or area.

1. Brief attempt or ventureB2formal

   A short and often initial attempt to become involved in a new activity or sphere.

   Kurzer Versuch

   • Her foray into politics was brief but impactful.
   • The company made a foray into the Asian market last year.
   • His first foray into cooking ended with a burnt meal.

   Synonymeattemptexcursionexpeditionincursionsortieventure

2. Military raidC1formal

   A sudden attack or incursion into enemy territory, especially for plunder.

   Militärischer Überfall

   • The soldiers launched a foray behind enemy lines.
   • The historical account describes a foray by Viking raiders.
   • The general ordered a foray to gather intelligence.

   Synonymeassaultattackdescentincursioninroadmaraudraidsallysortiestrike

• Verb, das bedeutet, einen plötzlichen oder kurzen Vorstoß in ein Gebiet, eine Tätigkeit oder einen Bereich zu unternehmen, oft als erster Versuch oder neues Unterfangen.

A verb meaning to make a sudden or brief incursion into an activity, field, or place, often implying an initial attempt or venture.

1. To make a brief attempt or ventureC1formal

   To make a short, sudden attempt or venture into a new area or activity.

   Sich versuchen

   • She decided to foray into the world of professional photography.
   • He forayed into the stock market with a small investment.
   • The company forayed into the European market last year.

   Synonymeattemptdabbledip intoexploresampletryventure

2. To raid or plunderC2formal

   To make a sudden attack or incursion, especially for the purpose of stealing or plundering.

   Einen Überfall verüben

   • The Vikings forayed along the coast, looting villages.
   • The soldiers forayed into enemy territory under cover of darkness.
   • The pirates forayed the merchant ship for its cargo.

   Synonymelootmaraudpillageplunderraidransackravagesack

Phrasal-Variantenforay into