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to slip

verbgeneral usecommon/iʒˈɡɐjɾɐɾ/es·guei·rar

Definition

1

To insert oneself or move stealthily, with skill and discretion, usually through a narrow space or in a way that avoids notice.

Usage examples

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 combinations

to slip throughto slip awayto slip between