halfway house
A 'halfway house' serves as a transitional living environment for individuals re-entering society from institutional care or as a metaphor for a middle point in progress.
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Definition
B2Social Services
(formal)A temporary living facility for individuals transitioning from places like prisons or mental health institutions to independent living.
Example
- After his release from prison, he spent six months in a halfway house to help him reintegrate into society.
B2General
(figurative)A middle point in a process or journey.
Example
- Reaching a halfway house in negotiations can help both parties move forward.
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