slot in

Make room for

To slot in is to fit something into an available space or position, often suggesting a neat or precise fit: We can slot in a quick meeting before lunch.

The phrase implies finding room within an existing structure or schedule.

Someone who slots in well adapts smoothly to a new role or group: The new hire slotted right in with the team.

Related
  • insertPlace within another thing
  • embedFix within surrounding material
  • nestleSettle into sheltered comfort
  • implantDevice placed inside tissue
  • integrateCombine into unified whole

tuck · fit · schedule · place · dovetail · shoehorn · allocate · pocket · accommodate · introduce · situate · lodge · position · arrange · book · snap · gap · fill the gap

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insertion/placement

slot inremove

Take something away

take out · pull out · extract · slide out · dislodge

scheduling/arrangement

slot incancel

Revoke or terminate

remove · take out · leave out · drop · scratch

integration/exclusion

slot inexclude

Bar from participation

leave out · cut out · shut out · edge out · push out

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G