Dry Run (Noun)
Meaning
A practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert); "he missed too many rehearsals"; "a rehearsal will be held the day before the wedding".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The director insisted on one more dry run before opening night to ensure everything went smoothly.
- We had a dry run of the ceremony yesterday and noticed a few areas that needed improvement.
- Before the concert, the orchestra will do a dry run to check the acoustics in the hall.
- She felt more confident about her presentation after a dry run in front of her colleagues.
- The fire department did a dry run of their emergency response plan to identify potential issues.