What is the meaning of walk-in?

noun

  • Person who walks in without having an appointment.
    • usage: "the emergency room was overrun with walk-ins"
  • An operative who initiates his own defection (usually to a hostile country) for political asylum.
  • An assured victory (especially in an election.
  • A small room large enough to admit entrance.

adjective

  • Of e. G. Closets or refrigerators. ( extending very far enough back to allow a person to enter)
    • usage: "a deep walk-in refrigerator"; "walk-in closets"
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