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to slot

to slot

8 4.0
To assign a time or place for something
  • verb
  • /slɑt/
translation icon : encajar en
  • So we both just waltz down to NBC and see if they can slot us in?

But the cyber truck is slotted to be mass produced.

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Examples

  • The teacher was able to slot the new student into an available class.

  • Take a short break and slot me into the next class.

    Molly Burke

  • You plug it in, you slot it back into place.

  • If someone cancels, I'll slot you in.

    Ratatouille (2007)

  • There are many contenders to slot in, all of which are capable of performing well.

    Blog text (26)

  • Please slot me into the 2 PM meeting so I can share my updates.

  • They plan to slot the repairs into the schedule next week.

Synonyms

to place
vsto slot
∞ 1.0

To put something in a particular position or job

is used for scheduling times as well, not only physical placement
to schedule
vsto slot
789 3.0

To arrange something to happen at a certain time

also covers assigning places or positions as well as planning times
to slate
vsto slot
45 5.5

To officially schedule a person or event for a specific time

is less formal and used for general assigning rather than official selection
to put down for
vsto slot
31 3.5

Reserve a place for someone in an event, for example a class

covers broader assigning and scheduling beyond simple reservations or bookings

Antonyms

cancel
1.0

No longer planned or scheduled

Compounds

slot machine
  • US
25 3.3

A machine in a casino where you put coins and spin pictures to try to win money

time slot
22 2.7

A planned period for an event or activity

mail slot
  • US
5 2.8

A narrow opening in a door for putting letters and small packages through

coin slot
1 2.2

A narrow opening in a machine where you put coins

expansion slot
  • Specialized
1 5.2

A socket inside a computer that holds an extra card like a graphics card

Surface Forms

slot infinitive
slotted past
slotted past participle
slotting present participle
slots third person singular

Etymology

Slot as a verb simply means to put something into a 'slot' or to give it a place or time, so to slot an interview is to schedule it into a specific space in the programme. This action follows the original idea of fitting something into a reserved spot.