Definition
Definition of Met - Reverso English Dictionary
Abbreviation
1.
abr: Metropolitan Museum of ArtUS large museum in New York with art from many timesUS
- We visited the Met during our trip to New York.
2.
abr: Metropolitan OperaUS famous opera company in New York CityUS
- They saw a show at the Met last night.
Terms with Met included in their meaning
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target not met
not hit or reached as intended
condition
never except when a specific condition is met
emotional state
feeling of sadness when hopes are not met
contentment
happy because needs or desires are met
conditions
provided that a condition is met
set up date
social meeting between two people who have not met before
first meeting
date between two people who have not met before
emotional fulfillment
feel happy because a need or desire is met
conditions
only if a specific requirement is met
relationship
person met through an online dating site
requirement
condition that must be met for a role or activity
reunion feeling
feeling glad because you have met the person addressed
kidnapping
person held to ensure that an agreement is met
social
post seeking to reconnect with someone met briefly
conditions
only if a specific requirement is met
rules
only if a specific requirement is met
conditional
never except when a condition is met
business
temporary approval given until checks are finished or conditions are met
communication
be met with varied reactions
technology
system that lets something go by itself when conditions are met
university admissions
proposal that is only valid if certain requirements are met
certified
recognized as having met certain standards
finance
money paid as security that is given back if conditions are met
business
clear rules that must be met before a result is approved
Examples of Met in a sentence
She dreams of working at the Met. She performed at the Met in 2015. Tickets to the Met sold out quickly.
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- French:Met, Metropolitan Opera, ...
- German:das Met, Met, ...
- Italian:Met, Metropolitan Opera, ...
- Spanish:Met, Metropolitan Opera, ...
- Portuguese:Met, Metropolitan Opera, ...
- Chinese:大都会艺术博物馆, 大都会歌剧院, ...
- Japanese:メット, メトロポリタン・オペラ, ...
- Arabic:متحف المتروبوليتان للفنون, أوبرا المتروبوليتان, ...
- Hebrew:הַמּוּזֵיאוֹן הַמֶּטְרוֹפּוֹלִיטָנִי לְאָמָּנוּת, הַמֶּט, ...
- Russian:Метрополитен-музей, Метрополитен-опера, ...
- Ukrainian:Метрополітен-музей мистецтв, Метрополітен-опера, ...
- Hindi:मेट्रोपॉलिटन म्यूज़ियम ऑफ आर्ट, मेट, ...
Definition of met - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
requirementshaving fulfilled a requirement or condition
- All conditions for the project were met.
2.
interactionRare having encountered or come into contact withRare
- The met conditions were challenging.
Expressions with met
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receive a particular reaction from others
His proposal was met with applause.
used to emphasize one's own qualities
Of course I can do it, have you met me?
artistic style combining classical and modern elements
The gallery showcased met-art pieces.
experience an unexpected harmful event causing injury or damage
They met with an accident on their way home.
friendly and sociable in a hearty way
His hail-fellow-well-met attitude made him popular at social gatherings.
greeted or received warmly
The travelers were well met by the villagers.
Origin of met
Old English, metan (to meet)
Examples of met in a sentence
Once the requirements were met, the process could proceed. The met challenges were unexpected. The met obstacles required careful navigation.
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- French:satisfait, rencontré, ...
- German:erfüllt, getroffen, ...
- Italian:soddisfatto, incontrato, ...
- Spanish:cumplido, encontrado, ...
- Portuguese:cumprido, encontrado, ...
- Chinese:符合, 遇到的, ...
- Japanese:満たされた, 遭遇した, ...
- Arabic:مستوفى, مُقابَل, ...
- Hebrew:מְקוּיָּם, ...
- Russian:выполненный, встреченные, ...
- Ukrainian:виконаний, зустрілися, ...
- Hindi:पूरा, मिली, ...
Definition of meet - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
encountertr. come into the presence or company of someonetr.
- I will meet you at the cafe tomorrow.
2.
gatherintr. come together for a discussion or eventintr.
- The committee will meet on Friday.
3.
fulfillmenttr. fulfill or satisfy a need or requirementtr.
- This software meets all our business needs.
4.
socialtr. be introduced and start knowing someone personallytr.
- I’ll meet your cousin at the barbecue and say hello.
5.
sportstr. compete against in sports or conflicttr.
- The teams will meet in the finals.
6.
deal withtr. experience or face a situationtr.
- She met many challenges during her career.
7.
touchtr. come into contact with somethingtr.
- The road meets the highway ahead.
Noun
1.
eventgathering of people for a specific purpose
- The annual meet of the club was held at the hotel.
2.
sportsevent in which athletes compete
- She participated in the swim meet last weekend.
3.
rail transportTECH. US meeting of two trains on a single trackTECH. US
- The train meet caused a brief delay.
4.
mathematicsTECH. greatest lower bound in a latticeTECH.
- The meet of the two elements was calculated.
Adjective
suitabilityDated UK precisely fitting or appropriate for a situationDated UK
- The solution was meet for the complex problem.
Expressions with meet
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come together with others socially or for a specific purpose
Let's meet up at the cafe at noon.
have a meeting with someone
I will meet with the team tomorrow.
move to a midpoint to meet someone
Let's meet halfway to save time on travel.
very different things can become similar in some ways
In politics, extremes meet when far-left and far-right agree.
look directly into someone's eyes
She couldn't meet his eye during the conversation.
join someone for a social event or gathering
I'll meet up with you at the cafe later.
earn or manage money so expenses do not exceed income
It's hard to make both ends meet these days.
have just enough money to pay for basic needs
It's hard to make ends meet on this salary.
compromise or find a middle ground
They had different opinions but decided to meet in the middle.
gather in a place unbiased to all parties
The two companies agreed to meet on neutral territory.
encounter strong resistance or disagreement
The proposal met stiff opposition from the community.
encounter an equal opponent in competition
In the finals, he finally met a match.
die or pass into the afterlife
He was ready to meet his maker after a long illness.
find a romantic partner who is a perfect fit
She met her match at the charity event.
understand and respond to someone's current situation
Good counselors meet people where they are, not where they wish they were.
adapt actions to match another person’s current state or situation
Good teachers meet students where they are and build skills step by step.
appear as it seems
The situation is more complex than it meets the eye.
confront difficult problems directly and immediately
She decided to meet tough issues head-on and solve them.
not succeed in achieving a goal
Despite their efforts, they met with failure in the project.
encounter opposition or pushback
The new policy will meet with resistance from the employees.
die or pass away
One more mile in that blizzard and you’ll meet your maker.
encounter someone equal in ability or strength
In the finals, you met your match and the bout went to overtime.
idols are often idealized and not as imagined
The phrase 'never meet your heroes' warns against shattering illusions.
expression of hope to see someone in the future
He smiled and whispered, 'until we meet again.'
Origin of meet
Old English, metan (come upon)
Examples of meet in a sentence
She was excited to meet her favorite author at the book signing. Let's meet at the cafe to finalize our plans. They agreed to meet annually for the reunion. The proposal meets the criteria for approval. Our product meets international standards. You’ll finally meet my parents at the graduation ceremony.
They didn’t actually meet until years after working at the same company. They will meet their rivals next Saturday. The two boxers are set to meet in the ring. He met adversity with courage. They met unexpected difficulties on the trip. The two rivers meet near the village. Her fingertips met the cold glass. The sports meet was a huge success. We attended a meet for car enthusiasts. The track meet was scheduled for Saturday. He broke a record at the last meet. The meet was scheduled for noon. A meet at the station was unavoidable. The meet in the lattice was determined. Finding the meet required complex calculations. Her skills were meet for the challenging role. The proposal was meet for the company's needs.
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- French:rencontrer, réunion, ...
- German:treffen, Treffen, ...
- Italian:vedersi, riunione, ...
- Spanish:encontrar, encuentro, ...
- Portuguese:encontrar, reunião, ...
- Chinese:见面, 集会, ...
- Japanese:会う, 集会, ...
- Arabic:قابَلَ, اجْتِمَاع, ...
- Hebrew:לִפְגּוֹשׁ, מִפְגָּשׁ, ...
- Russian:встретиться, собрание, ...
- Ukrainian:зустрітися, зустріч, ...
- Hindi:मिलना, सभा, ...
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