Where is the boy going to go?
Hello there!
Today i've met such a phrase. What is 'a slot'?
As i've got it from the context the speaker says about some appointment like exams or audition.

This is dr. Summerland from the Williams Conservatory.
Just calling to confirm your slot. Next Friday the 24th at 7:00 p.m.

Why is 'a slot' used here and not another word like audition?Ok, i got the meaning but now i'm puzzled at translation.
If somebody would help me it'd be great. :)
I don't know how to say 'a slot' in Russian.To Alex
You see, it seems to me that 'окно' means some spare time in the schedule that can become busy. So I think that when we speak about some period of time which is already taken for an appoinment it doesn't suit the situation. Do you think I'm mistaken?

Question

Where is the boy going to go?
Hello there!
Today i've met such a phrase. What is 'a slot'?
As i've got it from the context the speaker says about some appointment like exams or audition.

This is dr. Summerland from the Williams Conservatory. 
Just calling to confirm your slot.  Next Friday the 24th at 7:00 p.m.

Why is 'a slot' used here and not another word like audition?Ok, i got the meaning but now i'm puzzled at translation.
If somebody would help me it'd be great. :)
I don't know how to say 'a slot' in Russian.To Alex
You see, it seems to me that 'окно' means some spare time in the schedule that can become busy. So I think that when we speak about some period of time which is already taken for an appoinment it doesn't suit the situation. Do you think I'm mistaken?

Answer

The slot (timeslot) is not necessarily the pre-arranged and scheduled (appointed) time.
Ex:" Doctor Crow is busy this morning, but he might be able to slot you in around four o'clock."
Your can translate "назначенное время" as well.

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Hello, Magenta
Your can find in Russian a similar colloquial word. It sounds "окно".See? The same implication.
Ex:"Сколько уже можно работать? Ты найдёшь,наконец, завтра 'окно' для встречи?"

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In this context, "slot" means "timeslot".

A slot is a narrow groove, a gap or an opening, for something to fit into.  Eg. a coin-slot on a vending machine, or a slot on a mailbox.  In your example, the slot is figurative (= a gap to be filled, but not a physical gap).

I hope that helps!

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A "slot" refers to a length of time reserved for that person.  "Slot" is used because his audition will be one of many and will be "slotted" or wedged in between the others.
It also implies that he has a definite amount of time, which he can't go beyond.
"Slot" would normally be used in a case where the context was understood by everybody.

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It just means an appointment time, eg 2pm.

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