slot

US /slɑːt/
UK /slɑːt/
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1.

a long, narrow aperture or slit in a machine or container, for example for inserting coins or for a letter

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Insert the coin into the slot.
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The letter fell through the mail slot.
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2.

a position or opportunity for a person or thing in a series or sequence

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We have an open slot for a new team member.
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Can you fit me into a time slot tomorrow?
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1.

to insert into a slot

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He carefully slotted the card into the machine.
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The pieces slot together perfectly.
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