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   slot

   /slɒt/

   noun

   • 1. a long, narrow aperture or slit in a machine for something to be inserted: "he slid a coin into the slot of the jukebox" Similar apertureslitcrackholeopeninggroovenotch
   • ▪ a groove or channel into which something fits or in which something works, such as one in the head of a screw: "a screwdriver fitted into the slot"
   • 2. an allotted place in an arrangement or scheme such as a broadcasting schedule: "a late-night television slot" Similar spottimeperiodplacepositionnichespacefootprintinformal:window

   verb

   • 1. place (an object) into a slot, typically one specifically designed to receive it: "he slotted a cassette into the tape machine"
   • ▪ be placed or able to be placed into a slot: "the processors will slot into a personal computer"
   • ▪ (of a soccer player) score (a goal) with a precise shot: "he slotted in the opening goal"
   • ▪ (of a person) fit easily into (a new role or situation): "employers look for someone who will slot into the office culture"
   • ▪ manage to find a time or opportunity to deal with someone or something: "I can slot you in at 3.15, if that works for you"

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘slight depression running down the middle of the chest’, surviving as a Scots term): from Old French esclot, of obscure origin.

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