drop-in
drop-in — adjective
1. used for a place, service, or activity that people can use without arranging a t
used for a place, service, or activity that people can use without arranging a time first
The school opened a drop-in homework club after classes on Wednesdays.
pattern: drop-in + service/activity
Emre found a drop-in health clinic near the bus station.
Residents can use the drop-in desk at City Hall for housing advice.
Bao joined a drop-in art session at the library during summer break.
- walk-in
more common in customer or medical services where no booking is needed
- open-access
more formal; often used in education or support services
- by-appointment
used for services that require a fixed booking time
文法句型
drop-in + clinic/centre/service/session
用法筆記
Usually comes before nouns such as 'clinic', 'centre', 'desk', or 'session'. It stresses that people may arrive when convenient instead of booking in advance.
常見錯誤
drop-in — noun
1. a quick, informal visit, often made without much planning or while passing nearb
a quick, informal visit, often made without much planning or while passing nearby
Rafael made a drop-in at his aunt's shop before the train left.
pattern: make a drop-in at + place
Our office gets a lot of lunchtime drop-ins from old clients.
We only allow quick drop-ins at the studio between two and four.
After lunch, Nila made a quick drop-in at her former piano teacher's home.
- appointment
a visit arranged for a specific time
- stay
a longer period spent at a place
文法句型
make a drop-in
allow drop-ins
drop-in at + place
用法筆記
Common in schedules or workplace rules when people are allowed to arrive informally. It usually suggests a brief stop rather than a long planned stay.
常見錯誤
2. someone who comes by informally, often without warning and without staying long
someone who comes by informally, often without warning and without staying long
The receptionist gave each drop-in a numbered ticket at the advice centre.
pattern: each drop-in
By noon, the cafe was full of drop-ins escaping the rain.
Hui smiled and found another chair for the late drop-in.
The support group welcomes drop-ins as well as registered members.
文法句型
welcome drop-ins
late drop-in
drop-in at + service
用法筆記
Often appears in places such as advice centres, clubs, or informal gatherings where people may arrive without registering first. It is more about the person than the visit itself.
常見錯誤
drop-in — verb
- drop-inpresent simple I / you / we / they
- drop-ins3rd person singular
- drop-ining-ing form
- drop-inedpast simple
1. to come to see someone in a relaxed, unplanned way, usually for a short time
to come to see someone in a relaxed, unplanned way, usually for a short time
Femi likes to drop in after football practice and chat for ten minutes.
pattern: drop in after + activity
Christopher dropped in yesterday with a bag of fresh oranges.
pattern: drop in with + object
Nila said she might drop in if the meeting ends early.
The neighbours often drop in for coffee when the garden gate is open.
- stay away
to not go and see someone or enter a place
文法句型
drop in for + event/reason
drop in with + object
drop in if/when + clause
用法筆記
Usually suggests a friendly social call rather than an official visit. It often appears with reasons such as 'for coffee' or conditions such as 'if you are nearby'.
常見錯誤
drop-in — phrasal verb
- drop-inbase form
- drop-ins3rd person singular
- drop-ining-ing form
- drop-inedpast simple
1. to go into a person's home or a place for a brief informal visit, often while yo
to go into a person's home or a place for a brief informal visit, often while you are nearby
Allison dropped in at the print shop to collect the posters.
pattern: drop in at + place
If you drop in on Padma tonight, take the soup with you.
pattern: drop in on + person
The tourists dropped in at the information centre before heading to the beach.
Bao told me to drop in whenever I was near his studio.
- make an appointment
to arrange a fixed visit in advance
文法句型
drop in on + person
drop in at + place
用法筆記
Most often takes 'on' before a person and 'at' before a place. It is a conversational way to describe a short visit made because it is convenient, not because it was formally arranged.