What does "meets" mean?

1. (to satisfy a requirement) to be good enough for a rule, a need, or a standard. 2. (sports competitions) events where people come together for sports, especially running or swimming. 3. (combining two things) used to describe a mix of two different styles or qualities.

How do you use "meets"?

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

meets

v. · n. · prep.

US //ˈmits// UK //mˈiːts// meets

1 to satisfy a requirement (v.)
B1 Intermediate

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

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

Example

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

Example

The candidate meets the rigorous criteria established by the board, particularly regarding international project management experience.
- fails
- misses
2 sports competitions (n.)
B2 Upper Intermediate American English Sport

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

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

Example

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

Example

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

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3 combining two things (prep.)
C1 Advanced Informal

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

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

Example

The restaurant's style is Italian meets Mexican fusion.

Example

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.
- cross
- hybrid

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