A dry run is an attempt to perform a task or complete a project without actually implementing the final version. It is a practice or rehearsal to test the feasibility, effectiveness or efficiency of a plan before putting it into action.
Be it friends and colleagues, or interview coaches and recruiters, simply going through dry runs of the process can make you more comfortable for when faced with the real thing. (theresumeclinic.com)
After these protocols are in place, go over your technical and legal response, and do dry runs with your PR team. (inc.com)
The field did enjoy mostly dry running in the final period. (corvetteracing.com)