Meaning of drop-in | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Provided for short-term use.
   not-comparable
2. Fit to substitute for some element in a complex system without changes to the existing infrastructure.
   not-comparable
3. Allowing people to drop in; that is, to visit casually, without an appointment.
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4. Of the pitch: prepared away from the ground or venue, and dropped into place only when a match is to be played.
   not-comparable

Examples

“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.”

“a drop-in centre”

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

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