verb intrans
to slide out of place or away from one's grasp
to slide on or down a slippery surface
She slipped on the stairs
to decline from a standard or accustomed level by degrees
to make a mistake; to blunder
to move or cause to move smoothly; to slide with a smooth sliding motion
to move quietly and cautiously; to steal
to pass gently, smoothly, or imperceptibly, e.g. from one state or condition into another
She gradually slipped into unconsciousness
(+ into/out of) to get quickly or easily into or out of clothing
He slipped into something more casual
said of time: to elapse or pass
The hours slipped away
= sideslip1
to cause (something) to move easily and smoothly; to slide (something)
to free oneself from (a restraint)
The dog slipped his collar
to let (an animal) loose from a restraining leash or grasp
to let go of (something, e.g. a mooring line)
(+ on/off) to put on or take off (a piece of clothing) quickly or easily
She slipped off her shoes
to place or pass (something) quietly or secretly
I slipped him a fiver
said of an animal: to give birth to (dead young) prematurely
in knitting, to transfer (a stitch) from one needle to another without working it
to leave (the clutch of a vehicle) partially engaged by keeping the pedal slightly depressed
to say (something) casually or accidentally
to fail to take (e.g. a chance)
to be forgotten or overlooked