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rendezvous

n. countable
C1 Advanced US //ˈɹɑndɪˌvu// ren·dezvous Archaic

n. a meeting at a specific time and place that you have agreed on with someone else. It often feels a bit more formal or secret than a normal meeting.

n. a meeting at an agreed time and place, typically between two people. Often implies a prearranged encounter in a specific, sometimes secluded, location.


SIMPLE

They agreed on a secret rendezvous in the park.

CONTEXTUAL

The two agents arranged a midnight rendezvous at the docks to exchange the encrypted files.

COMPLEX

Despite the logistical challenges of the storm, the explorers managed to reach the designated rendezvous point just as the rescue helicopter appeared on the horizon.

Synonyms
Origin

Borrowed from French rendez-vous (“appointment”), noun derived from second person plural imperative of se rendre (“to go to”), literally, “[you (imperative)] go to, get yourself to [a place]”.

Usage

Often used with the verbs 'arrange', 'keep', or 'make'.

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