attempting
verb (present participle)UK /əˈtemptɪŋ/
US /əˈtemptɪŋ/
Trying to do something.
She is attempting to ride her bike without training wheels.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Making an effort to achieve a goal, often with difficulty.
He is attempting to climb the tall tree.
3. Trying to do something new or challenging for the first time.
The team is attempting a new science project.
4. Making a start on a task that may not succeed.
They are attempting to fix the broken toy.