meet
meet
mit
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British pronunciation
/mˈiːt/

Definition & Meaning of "meet"in English

to meet
01

to come together as previously scheduled for social interaction or a prearranged purpose

Intransitive: to meet somewhere
to meet definition and meaning
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We will meet at the coffee shop for a chat tomorrow.
She suggested meeting at the library to study together.
1.1

to go a designated place and await the arrival of a specific person or thing

Transitive: to meet sb somewhere
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Examples
She agreed to meet him at the airport when his flight lands.
Can you meet me at the bus stop after work?
1.2

to gather or assemble formally for a meeting or discussion

Intransitive: to meet | to meet point in time
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The team will meet tomorrow to discuss the project's progress.
The board of directors will meet next week to review the financial reports.
02

to see and talk to someone for the first time, typically when getting introduced or becoming acquainted

Transitive: to meet sb
Intransitive
to meet definition and meaning
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Examples
I will meet my new coworker at the orientation tomorrow.
They met for the first time at a mutual friend's party.
03

to unexpectedly encounter someone and engage in conversation with them

Transitive: to meet sb
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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.
04

to come close to someone or something while passing by

Transitive: to meet sb/sth
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While cycling through the forest, we met a solitary deer.
As I walked down the street, I met a friendly dog.
05

to successfully accomplish or fulfill a task, goal, or requirement as expected or necessary

Transitive: to meet a goal or requirement
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She worked hard to meet her sales target for the month.
The team collaborated effectively to meet the project deadline.
06

to be subjected to or challenged by a certain fate, circumstance, attitude, etc.

Transitive: to meet a fate or circumstance
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He met unexpected obstacles during his journey.
The company met financial difficulties last year.
07

to receive a particular reaction or get a specific result

Transitive: to meet sth with a reaction
Intransitive: to meet with a reaction
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Her suggestion met with approval from the team.
His idea was met with skepticism from his peers.
08

to confront or address something directly and head-on

Transitive: to meet a situation
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She decided to meet her fears and tackle them one by one.
When confronted with criticism, he chose to meet it with constructive responses.
09

to engage in a game, fight, etc. with an opponent, particularly in a sports competition

Intransitive
Transitive: to meet an opponent
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Our team will meet theirs in the championship game.
The two boxers will meet in the ring tonight.
10

to come into contact with or to join together

Intransitive
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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.
11

to become perceptible by the senses, such as sight or hearing

Transitive: to meet the senses
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The breathtaking landscape met their eyes as they reached the mountaintop.
As they entered the forest, a mysterious rustling met their ears.
12

to cover a cost or pay for something, typically a financial obligations or expenses

Transitive: to meet a cost
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The scholarship will meet the tuition fees for her education.
The bill for the dinner will be met by the host.
Meet
01

a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held

01

being precisely fitting and right

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