meeting

noun countable

UK /ˈmiːtɪŋ/

Word Forms

singular	meeting
plural	meetings

1
an occasion when people gather to discuss things and make decisions, either in person or using phones, the internet etc
meeting on/about:
They organized meetings on a number of important political issues.
meeting with:
She will raise the question at her meeting with the ambassador.
hold a meeting:
A meeting was held to discuss our future.
attend a meeting:
European leaders attended a meeting on air pollution.
Synonyms and related words
Official meetings and conferences
AGM
annual general meeting
appointment
1. 1a
  formalthe people involved in a meeting
  I reported to the meeting on my progress.
  Synonyms and related words
  People involved in meetings
  chair
  chairman
  chairperson
2. 1b
  an occasion when two people meet either unexpectedly or as planned
  I liked him from our first meeting.
  Synonyms and related words
  Informal meetings
  date
  debrief
  encounter
Collocates
Verbs frequently used with meeting as the object
▪ address, arrange, attend, call, cancel, chair, convene, hold, host, organize, postpone, schedule
2
a competition between two teams or players
It will be the third meeting this season between the two clubs.
Synonyms and related words
Sports events and competitions
battle/war of nerves
bye
card
1. 2a
  Britisha sports event involving a lot of people, horses, or teams competing against each other
  Synonyms and related words
  Sports events and competitions
  battle/war of nerves
  bye
  card
3
a religious service of some groups, especially Quakers
Synonyms and related words
Christian ceremonies, services, prayers and practices
amen
anthem
baptise

phrases

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