meet · verb /miːt/Full view
meet (INTRODUCE)
A1 I or T to see and speak to someone for the first time
Dictionary examples:

They met at work.

I met her in Hawaii.

Have you met my sister?

Come and meet my friend Laura.

"This is Helen." "Pleased to meet you."

Learner example:

At college you can meet new people. (Skills for Life (Entry 1); A1; Polish)

meet (COME TOGETHER)
A1 I or T to come to the same place as someone else by arrangement or by chance
Dictionary examples:

We met for coffee last Sunday.

We agreed to meet on Tuesday to discuss the project.

I met my old English teacher while hiking in the Alps.

We met our old neighbors in town last Saturday.

Each student meets with an adviser at the start of the school year.

Learner example:

I meet with my friends there. (Skills for Life (Entry 1); A1; Polish)

pleased to meet you
A2 a polite way of greeting someone when you meet them for the first time
Dictionary example:

I'm very pleased to meet you at last!

Learner example:

I will be pleased to meet you. (Key English Test; A2; Turkish)

meet (PLACE)
B1 T to wait at a place for someone or something to arrive
Dictionary example:

Will you meet me at the airport ?

Learner example:

Please meet me [at] London Heathrow at 12:00 am. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Korean)

meet (GROUP)
B1 I If a group of people meet, they come to a place in order to do something.
Dictionary examples:

The children's club meets every Thursday afternoon.

The shareholders meet once a year to discuss profits.

Learner example:

The members meet at the club every weekend. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Spanish)

meet (BE ENOUGH)
C1 T to be a big enough amount or of a good enough quality for something
Dictionary examples:

We couldn't find a house that met our needs.

This old building will never meet the new fire regulations.

Learner example:

Even though its construction would mean mayhem and chaos for the length of the project, and the fact that it would hold less cars than the alternative, its exclusive location in the middle of the commercial district meets the needs of the growing number of business people working in town. (Certificate in Advanced English; C1; Spanish)

make ends meet
C1 to have just enough money to pay for the things that you need
Dictionary example:

I had to get a second job just to make ends meet.

Learner example:

Most students support themselves and barely make ends meet every month. (Certificate in Advanced English; C1; Japanese)

meet (ACHIEVE)
C2 T to be able to achieve something
Dictionary examples:

He met every goal he set for himself.

I've got a deadline to meet.

Do you think we will be able to meet our target?

Learner example:

She was trying hard to meet our requirements and it really took a lot out of her. (Certificate in Advanced English; C1; Russian)

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