Zoeken
to meet
01
afspreken, ontmoeten
to come together as previously scheduled for social interaction or a prearranged purpose
Intransitive: to meet somewhere
Example
We will meet at the coffee shop for a chat tomorrow.
She suggested meeting at the library to study together.
We should meet at the theater before the movie starts.
1.1
ontmoeten, afspreken
to go a designated place and await the arrival of a specific person or thing
Transitive: to meet sb somewhere
Example
She agreed to meet him at the airport when his flight lands.
Can you meet me at the bus stop after work?
The school bus meets students at the designated bus stop.
1.2
ontmoeten, bijeenkomen
to gather or assemble formally for a meeting or discussion
Intransitive: to meet | to meet point in time
Example
The team will meet tomorrow to discuss the project's progress.
The board of directors will meet next week to review the financial reports.
The city council will meet tonight to address the community's concerns.
02
ontmoeten, leren kennen
to see and talk to someone for the first time, typically when getting introduced or becoming acquainted
Transitive: to meet sb
Intransitive
Example
I will meet my new coworker at the orientation tomorrow.
They met for the first time at a mutual friend's party.
She met her future spouse while traveling abroad.
03
tegenkomen, ontmoeten
to unexpectedly encounter someone and engage in conversation with them
Transitive: to meet sb
Example
I happened to meet my old friend at the coffee shop yesterday.
We met by chance at the park and struck up a fascinating conversation.
It was a pleasant surprise to meet someone from my hometown in a foreign country.
04
tegenkomen, ontmoeten
to come close to someone or something while passing by
Transitive: to meet sb/sth
Example
While cycling through the forest, we met a solitary deer.
As I walked down the street, I met a friendly dog.
As we strolled through the park, we met a friendly squirrel.
05
voldoen aan, vervullen
to successfully accomplish or fulfill a task, goal, or requirement as expected or necessary
Transitive: to meet a goal or requirement
Example
She worked hard to meet her sales target for the month.
The team collaborated effectively to meet the project deadline.
The product failed to meet customer satisfaction.
06
ontmoeten, tegenkomen
to be subjected to or challenged by a certain fate, circumstance, attitude, etc.
Transitive: to meet a fate or circumstance
Example
He met unexpected obstacles during his journey.
The company met financial difficulties last year.
They met their end during the battle.
07
tegenkomen, ontmoeten
to receive a particular reaction or get a specific result
Transitive: to meet sth with a reaction
Intransitive: to meet with a reaction
Example
Her suggestion met with approval from the team.
His idea was met with skepticism from his peers.
The unexpected news was met with shock and surprise.
08
aangaan, onder ogen zien
to confront or address something directly and head-on
Transitive: to meet a situation
Example
She decided to meet her fears and tackle them one by one.
When confronted with criticism, he chose to meet it with constructive responses.
The company needs to meet the customer complaints with a proactive approach.
09
ontmoeten, tegenkomen
to engage in a game, fight, etc. with an opponent, particularly in a sports competition
Intransitive
Transitive: to meet an opponent
Example
Our team will meet theirs in the championship game.
The two boxers will meet in the ring tonight.
The rivals will meet on the soccer field tomorrow.
10
tegenkomen, samenkomen
to come into contact with or to join together
Intransitive
Example
The two rivers meet at the confluence, creating a stunning natural spectacle.
The gears in the machine need to meet precisely for it to function smoothly.
As they reached out, their fingertips met in a gentle touch.
11
ontmoeten, waarnemen
to become perceptible by the senses, such as sight or hearing
Transitive: to meet the senses
Example
The breathtaking landscape met their eyes as they reached the mountaintop.
As they entered the forest, a mysterious rustling met their ears.
Upon arriving at the crime scene, the detectives were met by a gruesome scene.
12
dekken, vervullen
to cover a cost or pay for something, typically a financial obligations or expenses
Transitive: to meet a cost
Example
The scholarship will meet the tuition fees for her education.
The bill for the dinner will be met by the host.
His savings will meet the down payment for the new house.
01
wedstrijd, competitie
a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
01
passend, geschikt
being precisely fitting and right
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