meet

/miːt/

Definitions

1. verb

to encounter or come into contact with someone or something

“I’ll meet you at the park at 5 o’clock.”

2. verb

to come into the presence of someone or something

“The team will meet the new coach tomorrow.”

3. verb

to reach or attain a certain standard or level

“The team has met the qualification criteria.”

4. noun

an occasion when people gather together, especially for a social event

“The company is hosting a meet to introduce the new product.”

5. noun

a point or place where two or more things meet or come together

“The intersection is a meet of the two highways.”

6. verb

to satisfy a requirement or condition

“The project has met the client’s expectations.”

7. verb

to engage in sexual intercourse

“The couple will meet tonight.”

Synonyms

  • collide
  • confront
  • encounter

Antonyms

  • avoid
  • elude