walk-in

1. noun A space, typically a closet, that is large enough for one to literally walk inside it. Please tell me the closet's a walk-in. You better hope it's a walk-in, with all the stuff you own!

2. noun A customer or client who arrives or enters off the street, especially without a previous booking or appointment. Hey Bill, two walk-ins just showed up. Do we have any tables available? The clinic reserves mornings for walk-ins, but you can book an appointment for the afternoon if you prefer.

3. adjective Of or referring to such clients or customers. The doctors wanted to set up a free walk-in clinic for people who don't have health insurance. The number of walk-in customers has plummeted ever since online shopping took off.

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

walk-in

1. mod. having to do with a customer who just comes in off the street. We were hoping for more walk-in trade.

2. n. a customer who walks in off the street. We had a couple of walk-ins this morning, but none of the hotel residents came.

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

See also:

walk together
take a walk
walk (one) off (one's) feet
walk somebody off their feet
walk someone off their feet
one's sea legs
sea legs
walk it
walk (right) this way
talk the talk

References in periodicals archive

Until March 19, up to 30 walk-ins were attended to from 11am, even if they stood in the queue overnight.

Passport logjam passport logjam

If walk-in floors have buckled or curved under the weight of shelving or pallet jacks, manufacturers can provide a new floor overlaminate without replacing the entire floor.

Getting the most out of your coolers & freezers with retrofit options

As perishable sections become more of a focus at supermarkets, the need for walk-in refrigeration will undoubtedly continue to increase.

The final link in the cold chain: often taken for granted, the walk-in cooler has changed with the times both technologically and in its function within the supermarket. (Equipment & Design)

The ceiling panels of the walk-in can be provided as free-spanning in lengths up to 16 ft.

How to select walk-in panels. (Laboratory Equipment)

One reason for this is that the walk-in units have never been as glamorous as their counterpart, cold merchandising eases on the sales floor.

The changing face of cold storage

But, he said, "We are open to walk-ins if we are able to fit them in."

Latins take MIPCOM and TV sales by storm

Officials didn't limit themselves to higher education; they also visited private-sector businesses to see how they balanced callers and walk-ins effectively.

Industry standard

Saleh Yassin, president and founder of El Amal, said the remaining El Amal stores, while continuing to offer pharmacy products, will include a clinical area with physicians, nurses, nutritionists and other healthcare professionals, serving walk-ins and patients with appointments.

Walgreens buys 20 Amal Pharmacies

Price: $75 for SMPS Members, $95 for NonMembers, Walk-ins add $10.

Around town: events seminars meetings talks

They examined their book of business and realized they were writing too many walk-ins looking for a good deal on car insurance.

Identity crisis: independent agents must make their brands known to grow their businesses

The Dorchester has a full-service spa for guests and walk-ins. Guests can also enjoy a late night meal after the theater at The Dorchester Bar, which offers superb Northern Italian cuisine.

A royal send-off: the Queen Mary 2 launches in style and splendor

The spies were all walk-ins or volunteers." This is the most devastating of all the disturbing facts I've learned about the CIA.

The cocktail party

These will include welcoming walk-ins, circulating videotapes, and offering access to videotape and images via Temple's Digital Diamond project.

Temple dancing in Philadelphia. (News)

military officials report a doubling of recruiting contacts since September 11, including inquiries by e-mail, the Web, and phone, as well as walk-ins. On college campuses, long-declining ROTC programs are gaining popularity, reports The Boston Globe.

Army of More Than One. (Data)

Tickets are $12 or $15 for walk-ins. Tickets must be bought by noon on the Friday before.

Marion chamber's next monthly luncheon is March 13

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释义	walk-in walk-in 1. noun A space, typically a closet, that is large enough for one to literally walk inside it. Please tell me the closet's a walk-in. You better hope it's a walk-in, with all the stuff you own! 2. noun A customer or client who arrives or enters off the street, especially without a previous booking or appointment. Hey Bill, two walk-ins just showed up. Do we have any tables available? The clinic reserves mornings for walk-ins, but you can book an appointment for the afternoon if you prefer. 3. adjective Of or referring to such clients or customers. The doctors wanted to set up a free walk-in clinic for people who don't have health insurance. The number of walk-in customers has plummeted ever since online shopping took off. Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. walk-in 1. mod. having to do with a customer who just comes in off the street. We were hoping for more walk-in trade. 2. n. a customer who walks in off the street. We had a couple of walk-ins this morning, but none of the hotel residents came. McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions See also: walk together take a walk walk (one) off (one's) feet walk somebody off their feet walk someone off their feet one's sea legs sea legs walk it walk (right) this way talk the talk References in periodicals archive Until March 19, up to 30 walk-ins were attended to from 11am, even if they stood in the queue overnight. Passport logjam passport logjam If walk-in floors have buckled or curved under the weight of shelving or pallet jacks, manufacturers can provide a new floor overlaminate without replacing the entire floor. Getting the most out of your coolers & freezers with retrofit options As perishable sections become more of a focus at supermarkets, the need for walk-in refrigeration will undoubtedly continue to increase. The final link in the cold chain: often taken for granted, the walk-in cooler has changed with the times both technologically and in its function within the supermarket. (Equipment & Design) The ceiling panels of the walk-in can be provided as free-spanning in lengths up to 16 ft. How to select walk-in panels. (Laboratory Equipment) One reason for this is that the walk-in units have never been as glamorous as their counterpart, cold merchandising eases on the sales floor. The changing face of cold storage But, he said, "We are open to walk-ins if we are able to fit them in." Latins take MIPCOM and TV sales by storm Officials didn't limit themselves to higher education; they also visited private-sector businesses to see how they balanced callers and walk-ins effectively. Industry standard Saleh Yassin, president and founder of El Amal, said the remaining El Amal stores, while continuing to offer pharmacy products, will include a clinical area with physicians, nurses, nutritionists and other healthcare professionals, serving walk-ins and patients with appointments. Walgreens buys 20 Amal Pharmacies Price: $75 for SMPS Members, $95 for NonMembers, Walk-ins add $10. Around town: events seminars meetings talks They examined their book of business and realized they were writing too many walk-ins looking for a good deal on car insurance. Identity crisis: independent agents must make their brands known to grow their businesses The Dorchester has a full-service spa for guests and walk-ins. Guests can also enjoy a late night meal after the theater at The Dorchester Bar, which offers superb Northern Italian cuisine. A royal send-off: the Queen Mary 2 launches in style and splendor The spies were all walk-ins or volunteers." This is the most devastating of all the disturbing facts I've learned about the CIA. The cocktail party These will include welcoming walk-ins, circulating videotapes, and offering access to videotape and images via Temple's Digital Diamond project. Temple dancing in Philadelphia. (News) military officials report a doubling of recruiting contacts since September 11, including inquiries by e-mail, the Web, and phone, as well as walk-ins. On college campuses, long-declining ROTC programs are gaining popularity, reports The Boston Globe. Army of More Than One. (Data) Tickets are $12 or $15 for walk-ins. Tickets must be bought by noon on the Friday before. Marion chamber's next monthly luncheon is March 13
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