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verb · noun · preposition

meets

v. · n. · prep.
US /ˈmits/ UK /mˈiːts/ meets

  1. 01 B1 Intermediate

    v.to be good enough for a rule, a need, or a standard.

    v.to fulfil or satisfy a condition, requirement, or expectation.

    Simple

    The new car meets all the safety rules for this country.

    In context

    The candidate meets the rigorous criteria established by the board, particularly regarding international project management experience.

  2. 02 B2 Upper Intermediate American English Sport

    n.events where people come together for sports, especially running or swimming.

    n.plural noun referring to organized sports competitions, particularly in athletics (track and field) or swimming.

    Simple

    She won three gold medals at the regional track meets this year.

    In context

    The university hosts several swim meets during the winter season, drawing athletes from across the tri-state area.

  3. 03 C1 Advanced Informal

    prep.used to describe a mix of two different styles or qualities.

    prep.used to indicate a nexus or combination of two distinct qualities or entities, often in creative or marketing contexts.

    Simple

    The restaurant's style is Italian meets Mexican fusion.

    In context

    The film's aesthetic is best described as 'film noir meets cyberpunk', blending gritty detective tropes with futuristic technology.

    Usage

    typically used in the pattern 'X meets Y' to describe a hybrid style.

Cindy Rogers, 60, lives in the last house on the road where Blaenavon meets the hillside.

The Guardian· 16 Aug 2026

In the village, Gyan Rani’s daughter-in-law Pooja Gond meets a visitor at the door of her home and offers a cup of sweet black tea.

Al Jazeera· 15 Aug 2026
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Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
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