Slip on Meaning in English
expression
ˈsɫɪp/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
SLIP-awn
slˈɪp/ /ˈɒn
sl-IP-on
Definition
To quickly and easily put on a piece of clothing or shoes, usually without much effort.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used for clothing and shoes, especially items that don't require buttons or laces. More informal; not used for jewelry or things that require fastening. Often used in commands: 'Just slip on your shoes.'
Spanish: ponerse rápidamente - meterse (ropa/zapatos)Portuguese (BR): vestir rapidamente - calçar rapidamentePortuguese (PT): vestir rapidamente - calçar rapidamenteChinese (Simplified): 迅速穿上Chinese (Traditional): 迅速穿上Hindi: जल्दी पहन लेनाArabic: ارتدى بسرعةBengali: সহজে পরে নেওয়া - দ্রুত পরে নেওয়াRussian: нацепить - быстро надетьJapanese: さっと着る - さっと履くVietnamese: mặc nhanh - xỏ vàoKorean: 쓱 입다 - 쓱 신다Turkish: hızlıca giymek - geçivermekUrdu: جلدی پہن لیناIndonesian: memakai dengan cepat - mengenakan dengan mudah
Example Sentences
I slip on my jacket before going outside.
basic
Please slip on your shoes before coming in.
basic
He slipped on a hat to go outside.
basic
I'll just slip on something comfortable before dinner.
natural
You can slip on those sandals if you don't want to wear socks.
natural
She slipped on her coat and rushed out the door when the phone rang.
natural