verb To come face to face with someone, whether by chance or by arrangement.
- I met an old friend at the supermarket completely by accident.
- We agreed to meet outside the cinema at seven.
- I will meet you at the station if you text me when you arrive.
verb To come together with others for a discussion, event, or contest.
- The committee meets every Tuesday morning.
- The two teams meet in the final next week.
- Local residents will meet tonight to discuss the plans for the park.
verb To touch, join, or come into contact with something, often where two things converge.
- The road meets the coast just past the village.
- Their eyes met across the crowded room.
- The two streams meet below the old stone bridge.
verb To satisfy a requirement, need, or standard.
- The proposal meets all of the safety requirements.
- Unfortunately, her essay did not meet the standard the course required.
- The charity works hard to meet the needs of families who have lost their homes.
noun An organized sporting event, especially in athletics or swimming.
- She set a personal best at the regional track meet.
- Our swimming club is hosting a meet at the leisure center this weekend.
- He traveled to a track meet where he competed in the long jump.
