Definition of "dry run" in английский

Noun

1. A practice or rehearsal; especially, one that goes through all the motions of a physical process but without the raw material or workpiece present.

   • They did a dry run of the demonstration before showing it to the CEO.
   • When the dry run mode of a machine tool control is on, the machine can move rapidly because it is cutting only air, not metal. The operator can do a dry run and verify that the motions look correct.