Sliding

/ˈslaɪ.dɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

verb

present participle of slide; to move smoothly along a surface while maintaining continuous contact with it.

The children were sliding down the hill on their sleds.

to pass or cause to pass quietly or without notice.

She was sliding the note under the door when no one was looking.

adjective

characterized by smooth motion or transition; moving smoothly.

The sliding door opened effortlessly with a gentle push.

pertaining to something that moves or can be moved by sliding.

He adjusted the sliding mechanism to improve the functionality of the shelf.

Middle English, from Old English 'slīdan', related to other Germanic languages.

sliding scale

A system in which a variable rate is applied depending on the amount involved.

sliding into DMs

Casually initiating a private conversation on social media, usually romantically or flirtatiously.

sliding doors

Referring to moments in one's life that change the direction of future events.

slide

To move smoothly along a surface.

slippery

Difficult to hold or stand on because it is smooth, wet, or slimy.

glide

To move in a smooth, effortless way.

To engage in a stealthy or discreet interaction, often romantic.

He's been sliding into her DMs every weekend.

To do something casually or subtly without drawing attention.

I just slid into the party without anyone knowing.