0 used to describe a place where people can go, usually to get help or advice, at any time without making an appointment (= an agreed date and time): --
1 to come for a visit, esp. without having received an invitation for a specific time: --
Drop in whenever you’re in the neighborhood.
Decisions about drop-in health information centres are taken at a local level to address local need.
The centre is complemented by drop-in and crèche facilities for parents.
It is not a general drop-in advice service.
The break down of regular drop-in and appointment surgeries by region is detailed in the table.
Local parks and drop-in centres are now being improved by sure start investment throughout the country.
Money was also put into providing primary health care on a drop-in basis in hospitals or day centres.
It also provides a drop-in centre for dental services for young homeless people.
There were numerous anecdotal accounts (mainly verbal reporting) of initiatives speci cally directed towards teenagers, such as drop-in services in schools, youth centres, health clinics or general practice surgeries.
