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drop-in

[drop-in]

noun

  1. Informal.Also a person who or thing that pays an unexpected or uninvited visit.

    a feeder for squirrels, raccoons, and other drop-ins.

  2. Informal.a social gathering at which the guests are not expected to stay long.

    Be sure to stop by our house for a glass of eggnog at our Christmas drop-in.



adjective

  1. provided for short-term patronage.

    a drop-in shelter for people who are moving through homelessness.

  2. requiring only insertion to be ready for use.

    a drop-in battery pack.

drop in

verb

  1. surfing to intrude on a wave that another surfer is already riding

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of drop-in1

First recorded in 1810–20; noun and adjective use of verb phrase drop in
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The authorities have set up two drop-in centres for people who don't have anywhere to go during the evacuation period.

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Ch Supt Starbuck said: "We continue to monitor the area of Franklin Park and have engaged with the community through a local survey, drop-in centres, engagement with local schools, youth work and proactive policing patrols."

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Ms McAuley said the team was doing everything it could to boost numbers, from providing interpreters and drop-in clinics to giving people who were apprehensive more time for their appointment.

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Six drop-in sessions focusing on mental health are also being held at Whitehaven's Senhouse Centre this month and next ahead of the opening of the Hope Haven hub on King Street.

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Several drop-in sessions will also be held to gather feedback.

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