walk-in
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3.5
- noun
- /ˈwɔkˌɪn/
:
cliente sin cita
- Iris welcomes walk-ins, but an appointment makes the experience that much better and more personalized.
- walk-ins welcome
- accept walk-ins
- take walk-ins
Examples
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Ninety percent of their business comes from walk-ins, say rural lawyers, who customarily have signs on their doors that say no appointment is necessary.
Academic text (1994) -
You cannot just walk in off the street and perform at this job at the level that is needed.
Blog text (28) -
Do you have time for a walk-in?
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You know what, I'll take the walk-in.
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Furthermore, a 10-year-old can walk in and buy these drinks.
Blog text (16) -
A previously unregistered citizen can walk in and vote in most states with ID.
Blog text (30) -
Most places don't even allow walk-in applicants anymore.
Blog text (25) -
The clinic accepts walk-ins every day, allowing patients to receive care without prior appointments.
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During the busy summer season, the restaurant sees many walk-ins due to its popularity among tourists.
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For those without an appointment, the salon reserves specific hours for walk-ins to accommodate last-minute clients.
Synonyms
39
3.2
A person who visits someone, often without asking first
Antonyms
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Walk-in for a person who arrives without an appointment comes from walk + in, simply meaning to 'walk in' without booking. So, a walk-in is someone who comes to a place for service without a prior appointment.