drop-in

Definitions

1. 1

   Provided for short-term use.

2. 2

   Fit to substitute for some element in a complex system without changes to the existing…

   Fit to substitute for some element in a complex system without changes to the existing infrastructure.

   • We need the ultimate drop-in biofuel to make use of our expensive oil-based infrastructure.
   • An alternative to cellulosic based second- generation biofuels are drop-in biofuels, that is, fuels such as synthetic gasoline that can be put into fuel tanks and pipelines with no modifications.
3. 3

   Allowing people to drop in

   Allowing people to drop in; that is, to visit casually, without an appointment.

   • a drop-in centre
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   1. 4

      Of the pitch

      Of the pitch: prepared away from the ground or venue, and dropped into place only when a match is to be played.

      • The pitch at the Melbourne Cricket Ground is drop-in, and the ground is also used for Australian rules football.
   2. 5

      One who casually drops in (visits unannounced or without appointment).

      • The office was efficient, but not well equipped to handle drop-ins.
   3. 6

      An informal event that does not require booking in advance.

   4. 7

      A place that can be visited casually, without an appointment.

   5. 8

      The act of dropping in

      The act of dropping in; that is, taking a wave that another surfer is already riding.

      • Drop-ins can and often do happen accidentally. Sometimes you're so focussed on your take-off that you just don't see the other rider.
   6. 9

      A pitch that is prepared away from the ground or venue, and dropped into place only when…

      A pitch that is prepared away from the ground or venue, and dropped into place only when a match is to be played.

   7. 10

      A message or advertisement inserted into other material.

The neighborhood

• neighborplug-in