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to slip

verb/iʒˈɡɐjɾɐɾ/medium

es·guei·rar

Definition

To insert oneself or move stealthily, with skill and discretion, usually through a narrow space or in a way that avoids notice.
The thief slipped through the open window and into the dark room.
She managed to slip away from the boring party without saying goodbye.
Common collocations
to slip throughto slip awayto slip between

Etymology

Possivelmente de origem expressiva ou onomatopeica. Relacionado com 'esgueira' (passagem estreita).

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