Word: Meeting

Pronunciation

/ˈmiːtɪŋ/

Definitions

• Noun: An assembly of people who have gathered together for a particular purpose, often formal or business-related. It can also refer to a scheduled event where such a gathering takes place.

  • Example sentence: “The board members attended an important meeting to discuss the company’s financial performance.”

• Verb: (meeting) To come together with someone, usually by arrangement or plan, for discussion or social interaction.

  • Example sentence: “I’m meeting my colleagues for lunch to discuss our project.”

Phrases

• “Business meeting”: A formal gathering to discuss work-related matters.
• “Team meeting”: A gathering of members from a specific team to share updates, strategies, or goals.
• “Chance meeting”: An unplanned encounter between people.
• “Meeting of minds”: A situation where two or more people reach an agreement or understanding through discussion.
• “In a meeting”: Occupied or unavailable due to participation in a scheduled gathering.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The annual shareholders’ meeting was well-attended this year.”
• Verb: “We’re planning to meet with the new clients next week.”

Synonyms

• Gathering
• Assembly
• Conference
• Convention
• Summit
• Session
• Get-together
• Conclave
• Meet-up
• Encounter (for chance meetings)
• Reunion (for informal gatherings among acquaintances)