meet
Third Person
meets
Present Participle
meeting
Past Tense
met
Past Participle
met
1
to come together as previously scheduled for social interaction or a prearranged purpose
- 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.
- The club members will meet every Monday to organize events.
- The two friends decided to meet at the movie theater before the show.
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2
to see and talk to someone for the first time, typically when getting introduced or becoming acquainted
transitive
- 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.
- Hi, I don't think we've met before.I'm Sarah.
- It's a pleasure to finally meet you; I've heard a lot about your work.
3
to unexpectedly encounter someone and engage in conversation with them
transitive
- 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.
- During the hike, I met a fellow enthusiast and exchanged hiking tips.
- You won't believe who I met while waiting for the bus.
4
to come close to someone or something while passing by
transitive
- 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.
- While cycling through the countryside, we met only a few other cyclists.
5
to successfully accomplish or fulfill a task, goal, or requirement as expected or necessary
transitive
- 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.
- The new policy failed to meet the needs of the elderly population.
- The restaurant met our cravings for spicy food.
6
to be subjected to or challenged by a certain fate, circumstance, attitude, etc.
transitive
- He met unexpected obstacles during his journey.
- The company met financial difficulties last year.
- They met their end during the battle.
- The mystery of how the ancient civilization met its downfall continues to puzzle historians.
- Others have met familiar issues.
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7
to receive a particular reaction or get a specific result
transitive
- 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.
- The new policy met with strong opposition from the employees.
- When she asked about the missing documents, she met a wall of silence from her colleagues.
8
to confront or address something directly and head-on
transitive
- 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.
- She met adversity with unwavering determination.
- They met the harsh winter weather with preparedness.
9
to engage in a game, fight, etc. with an opponent, particularly in a sports competition
- 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.
- The Red Sox and Yankees met in the playoffs last season.
- The two armies are poised to meet on the battlefield.
10
to come into contact with or to join together
- 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.
- At the crossroads, multiple paths meet before diverging again in different directions.
- Their lips met in a passionate kiss.
11
to become perceptible by the senses, such as sight or hearing
transitive
- 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.
- A gentle melody met their ears as they strolled through the park.
- As they approached the old graveyard, a ghostly figure met their view, making their hearts race.
12
to cover a cost or pay for something, typically a financial obligations or expenses
transitive
- 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.
- The travel expenses will be met by the organization.
- The insurance policy will meet the repair costs for the damaged car.