(~s, ~ting, ~ted)
1.
A ~ is a narrow opening in a machine or container, for example a hole that you put coins in to make a machine work.
He dropped a coin into the ~ and dialed.
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2.
If you ~ something into something else, or if it ~s into it, you put it into a space where it fits.
He was ~ting a CD into a CD player...
The car seat belt ~ted into place easily...
She ~ted in a fresh filter.
VERB: V n into/in/onto n, V into/in/onto n, V n with adv
3.
A ~ in a schedule or scheme is a place in it where an activity can take place.
Visitors can book a time ~ a week or more in advance...
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