1. narrow openings or grooves, especially for inserting something
2. designated times or positions in a schedule or sequence
3. gambling machines operated by inserting coins
Usage: informal

1. places or fits something into a narrow opening or designated position

Examples

• The coin slots on the vending machine were blocked.
• She reserved two time slots for her presentation.
• The carpenter cut slots in the wood for the joints.
• The casino floor was filled with rows of slots.
• He slots the key into the lock carefully.
• The schedule slots the meeting for 3 PM.
• Mail slots allow letters to be delivered safely.
• She slots the DVD into the player.