meet1
v.
(past and past part. met)
- arrange or happen to come into the presence or company of.
▸make the acquaintance of (someone) for the first time.
▸come together as opponents in a competition.
- experience (a situation or attitude).
▸
(
meet something with)
have (a particular reaction) to something:
the announcement was met with silence.
▸
(meet with)
receive (a particular reaction).
- touch; join.
- fulfil or satisfy (a requirement or condition).
▸pay (a required amount).
n.
- Brit. a gathering of riders and hounds before a hunt begins.
- an organized event at which a number of races or other sporting contests are held.
Phrase
- meet the case
Brit. be adequate. - meet someone's eye
(or eyes)
- be visible.
-
(also meet someone's gaze)
look directly at someone.
- meet someone halfway
make a compromise with someone.
Etymology
OE mētan ‘come upon’, of Gmc origin.
meet2
adj.
archaic suitable or proper.
Derivative
Etymology
ME (in the sense ‘made to fit’): shortening of OE gemæte, of Gmc origin; rel. to mete1.