meet · v
meet (BE ENOUGH)
C1 to be a big enough amount or of a good enough quality for something
Dictionary examples:
This old building will never meet the new fire regulations. (31.4)
We couldn't find a house that met our needs. (36.0)
make ends meet
C1 to have just enough money to pay for the things that you need
Dictionary examples:
I had to get a second job just to make ends meet. (25.2)
meet (INTRODUCE)
A1 to see and speak to someone for the first time
Dictionary examples:
I met my twin. I'm an only child! (0.0)
I met a talking dog today! (0.0)
Meet my new boss: a cat! (0.0)
I met her in Hawaii. (4.6)
Have you met my sister? (6.4)
Come and meet my friend Laura. (6.7)
They met at work. (7.3)
"This is Helen." "Pleased to meet you." (9.7)
meet (COME TOGETHER)
A1 to come to the same place as someone else by arrangement or by chance
Dictionary examples:
I met a clown at the bus stop. (0.0)
We meet every day to laugh. (0.0)
I met my twin by accident. (0.0)
We met for coffee last Sunday. (9.8)
We agreed to meet on Tuesday to discuss the project. (20.3)
We met our old neighbors in town last Saturday. (23.1)
Each student meets with an adviser at the start of the school year. (49.6)
I met my old English teacher while hiking in the Alps. (84.4)
meet (GROUP)
B1 If a group of people meet, they come to a place in order to do something.
Dictionary examples:
The Procrastination Fighters' Group meets tomorrow, or maybe next week, or never. (0.0)
The Procrastinators' Club meets every other tomorrow. (0.0)
The Forgetful People's Club meets... Wait, what were we talking about? (0.0)
The children's club meets every Thursday afternoon. (10.4)
The shareholders meet once a year to discuss profits. (58.6)
meet (PLACE)
B1 to wait at a place for someone or something to arrive
Dictionary examples:
Let's meet at the library. I need help finding the 'How to Read' book! (0.0)
I'll meet you at the cheese shop. Don't forget your lactose pills! (0.0)
I'll meet you at the dentist. Bring a pillow for my screams! (0.0)
Will you meet me at the airport ? (11.0)
meet (ACHIEVE)
C2 to be able to achieve something
Dictionary examples:
He met every goal he set for himself. (16.7)
I've got a deadline to meet. (23.4)
Do you think we will be able to meet our target? (39.7)
pleased to meet you
A2 a polite way of greeting someone when you meet them for the first time
Dictionary examples:
Pleased to meet you! I'm the office coffee machine whisperer. (0.0)
Pleased to meet you! I'm the world's clumsiest handshaker. (0.0)
Nice to meet you! I'm Bob, the human Google translator. (0.0)
I'm very pleased to meet you at last! (12.5)