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Definition encounter in British English

encounter verb

[transitive] verb
/ɪnˈkaʊntə(r)/
1

to experience or deal with something, especially a problem

Example

We encountered one small problem during the trial run.

Example

The rebels encountered no opposition on their march into the city.

2

to meet someone or to see something for the first time

Example

the most critical person I had ever encountered

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Definition encounter in British English