| Webster's Online Dictionary |
| Expressions | Domain | Definition | |
| Half-way house | Health | Specialized center within the community, often residential, for persons who do not or no longer require full hospitalization but who are not well enough to function completely within the community without professional supervision, protection, and support. (references) | |
| Half-way house | Public Administration | Transitional accommodation for those who cannot live in their own homes but are ready to be discharged from institutions. Source: European Union. (references) | |
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. | Top | ||
