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sliding

adj. · n. · v.
US //ˈsɫaɪdɪŋ// UK //slˈaɪdɪŋ// slid·ing
  1. 1 able to slide (adj.)
    A2 Elementary

    designed to move smoothly along a surface or track.

    constructed to move by gliding along a surface or within a fixed track.

    Example

    The glass sliding doors lead out to the garden patio.

    Example

    The architect specified heavy-duty sliding panels to allow the internal living space to merge seamlessly with the outdoor terrace during summer months.
  2. 2 variable scale (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    changing according to a set of rules or a scale.

    variable according to a particular scale or set of conditions; often used in financial or administrative contexts.

    Example

    The clinic uses a sliding scale for fees based on how much you earn.

    Example

    The membership fees operate on a sliding scale, ensuring that students and retirees can access the facilities at a significantly reduced rate.
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  1. 3 the act of moving (n.)
    B1 Intermediate

    the smooth movement of something across a surface.

    the action or instance of gliding or slipping along a surface.

    Example

    The sliding of the heavy crates across the floor made a loud noise.

    Example

    The constant sliding of the tectonic plates eventually leads to significant seismic activity along the fault line.
  2. 4 moving now (v.)
    A2 Elementary

    the -ing form of the verb 'slide', used for actions happening now.

    the present participle of 'slide', used in continuous tenses or as a gerund.

    Example

    The children were sliding down the icy hill on their sleds.

    Example

    By sliding the cursor across the timeline, the editor was able to locate the exact frame where the lighting changed.

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