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).