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British pronunciation/mˈiːt/
American pronunciation/ˈmit/

Definition & Meaning of "meet"

to meet
01

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

Intransitive: to meet somewhere
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We will meet at the coffee shop for a chat tomorrow.
We should meet at the theater before the movie starts.
The club members will meet every Monday to organize events.
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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The limousine service meets clients at the airport arrivals gate.
She met her grandparents off the cruise ship.
The school bus meets students at the designated bus stop.
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 board of directors meets monthly to make important decisions.
The leaders of the two nations will meet to discuss diplomatic relations.
The team will meet tomorrow to discuss the project 's progress.
02

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

Transitive: to meet sb
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They met for the first time at a mutual friend 's party.
I will meet my new coworker at the orientation tomorrow.
She met her future spouse while traveling abroad.
03

to unexpectedly encounter someone and engage in conversation with them

Transitive: to meet sb
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During the hike, I met a fellow enthusiast and exchanged hiking tips.
We met by chance at the park and struck up a fascinating conversation.
I happened to meet my old friend at the coffee shop yesterday.
04

to come close to someone or something while passing by

Transitive: to meet sb/sth
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As I walked down the street, I met a friendly dog.
While cycling through the forest, we met a solitary deer.
As we strolled through the park, we met a friendly squirrel.
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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The restaurant met our cravings for spicy food.
The team 's performance did n't meet our standards.
The new policy failed to meet the needs of the elderly population.
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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The company met financial difficulties last year.
Others have met familiar issues.
They met their end during the battle.
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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When she asked about the missing documents, she met a wall of silence from her colleagues.
08

to confront or address something directly and head-on

Transitive: to meet a situation
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They met the harsh winter weather with preparedness.
The company needs to meet the customer complaints with a proactive approach.
She decided to meet her fears and tackle them one by one.
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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The two boxers will meet in the ring tonight.
The rivals will meet on the soccer field tomorrow.
Our team will meet theirs in the championship game.
10

to come into contact with or to join together

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Their lips met in a passionate kiss.
As they reached out, their fingertips met in a gentle touch.
The two rivers meet at the confluence, creating a stunning natural spectacle.
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.
A gentle melody met their ears as they strolled through the park.
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 insurance policy will meet the repair costs for the damaged car.
His savings will meet the down payment for the new house.
The scholarship will meet the tuition fees for her education.
Meet
01

a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held

01

being precisely fitting and right

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We will meet at the coffee shop for a chat tomorrow.
We should meet at the theater before the movie starts.
The club members will meet every Monday to organize events.
The two friends decided to meet at the movie theater before the show.
She suggested meeting at the library to study together.
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