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Walk-in (Noun)

A small room large enough to admit entrance.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The small closet in her bedroom was more of a walk-in, lined with shelves and hooks for her extensive shoe collection.
He stood in the doorway of the walk-in pantry, deciding what snack to grab from the crowded shelves.
The large walk-in coat closet off the foyer had hooks for hats, shelves for storage, and a built-in bench.
After converting the garage into living space, they decided to use one area as a walk-in wine cellar with climate-controlled temperatures.
Her designer dreamed up a fabulous walk-in closet for the master bedroom, complete with custom organizers and a stunning crystal chandelier.

An assured victory (especially in an election).

Nouns denoting natural events.

The incumbent president was expected to have a walk-in in the upcoming election, given his high approval ratings and lack of strong opposition.
The popular mayor's re-election campaign was considered a walk-in, with many pundits predicting a landslide victory.
After the scandal broke, the challenger's campaign was seen as a walk-in, with many voters eager to oust the embattled incumbent.
The election was shaping up to be a walk-in for the well-funded and well-organized candidate, who had built a strong grassroots campaign.
The polls indicated a walk-in for the incumbent governor, who had maintained a significant lead throughout the campaign season.

An operative who initiates his own defection (usually to a hostile country) for political asylum.

Nouns denoting people.

Person who walks in without having an appointment; "the emergency room was overrun with walk-ins".

Nouns denoting people.

The dentist's office was filling up with walk-ins on a Saturday morning.
To accommodate the large number of patients, the clinic started a separate area just for walk-ins.
Walk-ins were only accepted on certain days of the week at the popular hair salon.
It was a slow afternoon with only one walk-in customer at the small boutique store.
The busy eye doctor's office had a policy of limitating the number of walk-ins they would accept each day.