slate

SLATE noun

[ C,U ] uk/sleɪt/ us
a dark grey rock that can easily be cut into thin pieces, or a small, flat piece of this used to cover a roof

сланец, шифер

slate verb uk/sleɪt/ us
[ T ] UK to criticize someone or something severely

раскритиковать, устроить разнос
[ often passive ] The film had been slate d by critics. be slate d US
to be expected to happen in the future, or to be expected to be or do something in the future

намечаться
[ + to do sth ] Filming is slate d to begin next spring. The game is slate d for next week.