slot

/slɑt/
verb
  1. To fit something into a narrow opening or designated space.
    • He slotted the key into the lock and turned it.
    • She carefully slotted the puzzle piece into place.
    • The mechanic slotted the new battery into the compartment.
  2. To place or schedule someone or something into a particular position or time.
    • We slotted the meeting between lunch and the presentation.
    • The manager slotted the new employee into the afternoon shift.
    • The director slotted her as the lead in the play.
Synonyms
noun
  1. A narrow opening or groove, often used to insert something.
    • Slide the card into the slot on the reader.
    • The mailbox has a narrow slot for letters.
    • He dropped a coin into the slot of the vending machine.
  2. A scheduled time or position in a sequence or program.
    • There are only three slots left for the workshop.
    • The TV show got a new time slot on Friday nights.
    • I booked a slot for my dentist appointment at 3 PM.
  3. A position or role in a system, organization, or lineup.
    • She earned a slot on the starting team.
    • He filled the slot of lead guitarist in the band.
    • The company has an open slot for a software engineer.
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