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slot in

B2 neutral separable both
In simple words

To put something into a space or a time in a timetable where it fits perfectly

Literal meaning: To slide something into a slot or groove

Meanings

1 B2 idiomatic neutral

To find a space in a schedule or timetable for something or someone

"The doctor can slot you in for an appointment on Thursday afternoon."

Grammar: separable
2 B1 neutral

To fit a physical object into its correct position

"Slot the battery in and press the power button."

Grammar: separable
3 B2 idiomatic neutral

For a person to integrate smoothly into a group, team, or role

"The new midfielder slotted in seamlessly and the team's form improved immediately."

Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes

Very common in scheduling and organizational contexts. Also used literally for physical objects fitting into slots. The intransitive sense (slot in well) describes a person integrating smoothly into a team or role.

Commonly used with

appointment meeting player piece schedule timetable

Forms

Base
slot in
I/you/we/they
3rd person
slots in
he/she/it
Past simple
sloted in
yesterday
Past participle
sloted in
have + pp
-ing form
sloting in
continuous

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Synonyms

fit in squeeze in work in schedule insert tuck in

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