slot in
slot in · slots in · slotted in · slotting in
To put something into a slotTo put something into a slot.
» Sami broke open every slot machine in the bar and stole the money.
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3 senses(transitive)To put something into a slot.
To put something into its desired place
To schedule something for a particular time.
I'll slot you in between my 3 o'clock and 4 o'clock appointment.
Examples
2 sentencesSami broke open every slot machine in the bar and stole the money.
The hapless defence failed to clear the ball, and John pounced to slot in his fifth goal of the season.
deEs gelang der unglückseligen Verteidigung nicht, den Ball aus dem Weg zu räumen, und Johannes schlug zu und erzielte den fünften Saisontreffer. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
Forms
slots in, slotting in, slotted in, slotted in| Base form | slot in · to slot in |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | slots in |
| Present participle | slotting in |
| Past simple | slotted in |
| Past participle | slotted in |
irregular
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Phrasal verbs: introduction — Because it is a phrasal verb