Noun
/ˈæd.ɪd ɪn slɒts/
The term "added-in slots" refers to additional designated spaces or openings that can be included in a larger context, often used in technology, programming, or project planning to enhance functionality or capacity. While it's not a common phrase in everyday use, it can be found in specific industries where modularity and expansion are important. Its usage is more prevalent in written contexts, often found in technical documentation and industry-related discussions.
The new software update came with added-in slots for future plugins.
La nueva actualización del software vino con espacios añadidos para futuros plugins.
We included added-in slots in the blueprint to accommodate any unexpected equipment.
Incluimos espacios añadidos en el plano para acomodar cualquier equipo inesperado.
The device features several added-in slots, allowing for extensive customization.
El dispositivo cuenta con varios espacios añadidos, lo que permite una extensa personalización.
While "added-in slots" is a specialized term and does not have direct idiomatic expressions, it relates to concepts of modularity and expansion that do appear idiomatically in various contexts. Here are a few expressions related to 'slots' or 'insertions':
"Call the shots" - To make the decisions.
En este proyecto, eres tú quien llama las shots.
(In this project, you are the one who calls the shots.)
"Blank slate" - To start fresh without any previous restrictions.
Con el nuevo equipo, tenemos una página en blanco para trabajar.
(With the new team, we have a blank slate to work from.)
"Fit the bill" - To meet the requirements or needs.
El nuevo sistema realmente se ajusta a la factura para nuestras necesidades.
(The new system really fits the bill for our needs.)
"Take a back seat" - To accept a lesser role in a situation.
Decidí dejar que ella tome el asiento trasero en este proyecto.
(I decided to let her take a back seat on this project.)
The term "added-in" combines "added," the past participle of "add," which derives from Old English "addian," meaning to join or attach, and "slots," which originates from the Middle English "sloote," meaning a narrow opening. The combination signifies the concept of incorporating additional elements into a framework.
Synonyms: Extra spaces, additional openings, insertion points, reserved slots.
Antonyms: Fixed segments, predefined slots, non-expandable units.