1British a gathering of riders and hounds before a hunt begins:she fell from her horse during a weekend meet
2an organized event at which a number of races or other athletic contests are held:major meets such as national championships
3 informal a meeting, typically one with an illicit purpose:the meet with Frank is on for 10 o’clock
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1arrange or happen to come into the presence or company of (someone):a week later I met him in the street [no object]:we met for lunchthey arranged to meet up that afternoon
make the acquaintance of (someone) for the first time:she took Paul to meet her parents [no object]:we met at an office party
[no object] (of a group of people) assemble for a purpose:the committee meets once a fortnight
[no object] (meet with) have a meeting with (someone):he met with the president on September 16
go to a place and wait there for (a person or their means of transport) to arrive:Stuart met us off the boat
come together as opponents in a competition:in the final group match, England will meet the Australians [no object]:the teams will meet in the European Cup final at Wembley
encounter or experience (a particular situation or attitude):he met his death in 1946 [no object]:we met with a slight setback
(meet something with) have (a particular reaction) to:the announcement was met with widespread protests
[no object] (meet with) receive (a particular reaction):I’m sorry if it doesn’t meet with your approval
2touch; join:icebergs are created when glaciers meet the sea [no object]:the curtains failed to meet in the middle figurativeour eyes met across the table
3fulfil or satisfy (a need, requirement, or condition):this policy is doing nothing to meet the needs of women
pay (a financial claim or obligation):all your household expenses will still have to be met
