walk-in
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- noun
- /ˈwɔkˌɪn/
:
centro sin cita
- The most common conditions in service users who present at walk-in centers are ear, nose, and throat conditions, followed by abdominal complaints (Procter et al. 2009).
- a walk-in center
- a walk-in centre
Examples
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I think the walk-in clinics are great for that situation.
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During this transition, we will be discontinuing our Saturday urgent care/walk-in clinic.
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There was a walk-in clinic at the university.
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First, an educational advisory service was offered free to all members of the community on a walk-in basis one evening each week.
Academic text (1996) -
Vaccinations are available on a walk-in basis
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A service user complaining of abdominal pain presented at the walk-in center.
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Staffers had taken Simons to a walk-in clinic, but Calalay decided to have him checked out at a hospital instead.
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A GUM clinic offers confidential and non-invasive Chlamydia tests and a lot offer a walk-in service so you can speedily get the STD test completed.
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You can get medical help at the walk-in clinic without needing an appointment.
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Many people choose to visit a walk-in center for quick consultations and services.
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Morphology
walk-in = walk-in (semi-transparent) = in + walk
The adjective-to-noun shift is fairly clear, but the noun stands elliptically for a clinic, service, or facility rather than naming the full expression.
Etymology
Walk-in for a place or service comes from the parts walk and in, meaning you can 'walk in' and use it without making a booking. So, a walk-in clinic or salon is one you can visit without an appointment.