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Definition slot in British English

slot verb

verb
/slɒt/
1

to fit into a narrow space, or to fit something into a narrow space

Example

The last tile slotted in neatly.

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2

to arrange a time for someone or something between other things that you have to do

Example

We could slot you in just before our ten o'clock meeting.

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3

to fit well with a group of people or a way of life

Example

The new members of the team slotted in easily.

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4

to fit something into a narrow space, or to fit into a narrow space

Example

She slotted the DVD into the player.

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5

to fit well into a group of people or a way of life

Example

She slotted straight back into the military lifestyle.

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6

to fit exactly in a space, or to fit something exactly into a space

6.1

to fit exactly in a space, or to fit something exactly into a space

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6.2

if something slots into place, you suddenly understand it

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Definition slot in British English