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To meet or come together at an agreed time and place
“The committee will meet at least once a year to review the company's progress.”
To encounter something, especially by chance
“Upon his return, he would unexpectedly meet his friend.”
To make the acquaintance of
“By chance, I would meet my true friends at Harry's wedding.”
To come into contact with something or each other
“Icebergs are created when glaciers meet the sea.”
To act in accordance with the terms of
“We believe your software has the features that meet our processing requirements.”
To pay or give what is owed
“Insurance has been put in place to enable companies to meet these claims.”
To experience or suffer
“Most of us will meet many traumatic experiences in our lives that will make us stronger.”
To receive, or to respond to, with a given reaction
“The public would meet the president's speech with widespread approval.”
To confront or come up against
“The up-and-comer will meet the reigning champion in the ring tomorrow.”
Plural for an event where two or more people meet or get together
“We talked by phone to arrange a meet to sign the deal.”
Plural for an organized event at which a number of competitions are held
“The best event of the meet took place late in the evening.”
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