ˌslot (sth) ˈin

ˌslot (sth) ˈin
phrasal verb
to fit into a narrow space, or to fit something into a narrow space
The last tile slotted in neatly.[/ex]

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  • slot — [slɒt] noun [C] I 1) a long narrow hole or space that you can fit something through or into He put a coin in the slot.[/ex] 2) a time between other events when it is arranged that something will happen We circled the airport waiting for a landing …   Dictionary for writing and speaking English

  • slot — 1 noun (C) 1 a long narrow hole made in a surface, especially for putting something into: Place your coins in the slot slowly. 2 a short period of time allowed for one particular event on a programme or timetable: a regular ten minute slot on the …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

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  • slot somebody in — ˌslot sb/sthˈin derived to manage to find a position, a time or an opportunity for sb/sth • I can slot you in between 3 and 4. • We slotted in some extra lessons before the exam. Main entry: ↑slotderived …   Useful english dictionary

  • slot something in — ˌslot sb/sthˈin derived to manage to find a position, a time or an opportunity for sb/sth • I can slot you in between 3 and 4. • We slotted in some extra lessons before the exam. Main entry: ↑slotderived …   Useful english dictionary

  • slot into place — fall/slot into ˈplace idiom if sth complicated or difficult to understand falls or slots into place, it becomes organized or clear in your mind • Then I found his diary and it all began to fall into place. Main entry: ↑placeidiom …   Useful english dictionary

  • ˌslot sb/sth ˈin — phrasal verb to arrange a time for someone or something between other things that you have to do …   Dictionary for writing and speaking English

  • connect — UK US /kəˈnekt/ verb ► [I or T] to join two or more pieces of equipment together, or to be joined in this way: »Wireless networks allow you to connect two or more PCs within your own home. connect to sth »The cable connects to a USB slot. connect …   Financial and business terms

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