dry run

Speech parts

1. dry run - Noun

2. dry run - Phrase

Meaning

a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert)

Source: WordNet

Alternative names

dry-run

Synonyms

practice test trial repetition rehearsal mimic walk-through run through going-over rehearsing screen test dummy run trial run

Antonyms

performance gig tournament

Hypernyms

practice drill exercise recitation practice session

Hyponyms

drill walk-through run through dress rehearsal

Examples

This is all you have. This is not a dry run. This is your life. If you want to fritter it away with your fears, then you will fritter it away, but you won't get it back later. Laura Schlessinger

he missed too many rehearsals Source: Internet

a rehearsal will be held the day before the wedding Source: Internet

“District Collector with the engagement of district and block task force were made responsible for conducting the dry run and it was expected to provide insights on any gaps or bottlenecks during actual conduct of vaccination. Source: Internet

Now comes word that, much like Scrooge McDuck, Disney is eyeing a real reboot for Darkwing Duck, making clear that the character's return may have been a dry run for a new series. Source: Internet

For many North Carolina communities not as heavily impacted by Hurricane Isaias, the storm provided an opportunity to practice a "dry run" on how to prepare for a hurricane during the pandemic. Source: Internet

Words in the phrase

dry run

Close letter words and terms

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