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Definition meeting in British English

meeting noun

[countable] noun
/ˈmiːtɪŋ/

▪ address, arrange, attend, call, cancel, chair, convene, hold, host, organize, postpone, schedule

1

an occasion when people gather to discuss things and make decisions, either in person or using phones, the Internet etc

Example

She will raise the question at her meeting with the ambassador.

Example

A meeting was held to discuss our future.

Example

European leaders attended a meeting on air pollution.

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1.1

the people involved in a meeting

Example

I reported to the meeting on my progress.

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1.2

an occasion when two people meet either unexpectedly or as planned

Example

I liked him from our first meeting.

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2

a competition between two teams or players

Example

It will be the third meeting this season between the two clubs.

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2.1

a sports event involving a lot of people, horses, or teams competing against each other

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Definition meeting in British English