meet
noun
Definitions of meet noun
- Countable
a sporting event where individuals or teams compete in activities such as swimming or running.
The 800m runner had been undefeated for two years, but she was defeated at a meet in July.
a track and field meet/ a swimming meet
the first competition of the season
- Countable
an organized gathering for the purpose of fox hunting.
He participated in a meet of the Bicester Fox Hunt, held in Oxfordshire.
On average, I would estimate, one fox is killed at each meet.
Fox hunting meets typically occur in rural areas.
verb
Definitions of meet verb
encounter
- A1TransitiveIntransitive
to encounter and interact with someone for the first time.
They met for the first time at a conference.
I met her at a friend's wedding recently.
I hope you enjoy meeting my family.
- A1TransitiveIntransitive
to encounter someone by chance or unexpectedly.
I met an old friend by chance at the supermarket yesterday.
I met him at a bar last night.
I happened to meet my former colleague on the street.
gather
- A1TransitiveIntransitive
to gather with someone intentionally, usually at a predetermined time and place.
We meet at the coffee shop every Friday.
We are scheduled to meet with the client next week to discuss the contract.
We need to meet to discuss this project.
fulfill
- C1Transitive
to satisfy a requirement, expectation, or condition, or to achieve a goal.
This product fully meets all safety standards.
They need to meet their sales targets to get a bonus.
We must meet all project requirements before the deadline.
provide
- Transitive
to provide the necessary funds for something.
The company will meet all travel expenses.
They have to meet all outstanding debts.
location
- B1Transitive
to be present at a location to receive someone or something upon arrival.
I'll meet you at the station.
She will meet us at the entrance.
Can you meet me at the airport?
contact
- TransitiveIntransitive
to touch, join, or intersect with something.
There is a bridge where the two rivers meet.
At the edge of the forest, the grass meets the trees.
This road meets the highway.
experience
- Transitive
to go through or experience a particular situation or event.
The project met some unexpected difficulties.
He met many challenges on his way to success.
The team met with significant opposition.
Idioms
- meet your maker
To die, often suddenly or unexpectedly; often used humorously or ironically.
• He was speeding on his motorcycle on the highway, it felt like he was going to meet his maker any minute.
- meet your Waterloo
To encounter an insurmountable obstacle or a formidable opponent, leading to a decisive defeat.
• The young chess player met his Waterloo in the tournament, defeated by a seasoned opponent.
- eyes meet
When two people's eyes meet, they look at each other at the same time.
• Their eyes met across the crowded party, and they both looked a little surprised.
- meet your match
To encounter an opponent or competitor who is equal to or better than oneself in a particular skill or area.
• She thought she was an unbeatable debater until she met her match in the competition.
- meet someone's eye
To look directly at someone at the same time they are looking at you.
• During the meeting, she tried to avoid meeting the boss's eye because she knew he was not happy with her report.
- meet someone halfway
To compromise or concede to some extent in order to reach an agreement or improve a relationship.
• They met each other halfway on the price and finally reached an agreement.
- be more to this than meets the eye
This idiom suggests that a situation or issue is more complex or mysterious than it initially appears; there are hidden factors or meanings not immediately obvious.
• His sudden resignation suggests there's more to this than meets the eye.
Phrasal Verbs of meet
- meet up
to arrange to meet someone for a shared activity
• We arranged to meet up at the coffee shop.
- meet with something
to encounter or go through something, often of an unpleasant nature
• He met with harsh weather conditions during his travels.