dry run

noun
UK: /ˌdraɪ ˈrʌn/
US: /ˌdraɪ ˈrʌn/

  1. A practice exercise to test something before the real event.

    1. We did a dry run before the play.
    2. The team performed a dry run of the presentation to ensure a smooth delivery and to identify any potential issues beforehand.

  2. A rehearsal or practice session without the actual materials or equipment that will be used in the final performance or activity.

    1. Let's do a dry run of the speech.
    2. The company conducted a dry run of the emergency evacuation plan, ensuring all employees knew the procedures without triggering the alarm.

Synonyms

rehearsal practice trial run simulation
dry run verb

  1. To rehearse or practice something without the real materials or event.

    1. We dry run the show twice.
    2. The software engineers dry run the update on a test server before deploying it to the live system.
dry run adjective

  1. To practice or rehearse something in advance of the actual event.

    1. This is a dry run test.
    2. Let's schedule a dry run meeting for the product launch.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "dry run" in English means: A practice exercise to test something before the real event., A rehearsal or practice session without the actual materials or equipment that will be used in the final performance or activity..

The phonetic transcription of "dry run" is /ˌdraɪ ˈrʌn/ in British English and /ˌdraɪ ˈrʌn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "dry run": rehearsal, practice, trial run, simulation.

Example usage of "dry run": "We did a dry run before the play.". More examples on the page.