meeting

[US]/'miːtɪŋ/
[UK]/'mitɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a gathering or assembly for a common purpose, a point where people meet
v. come together for a purpose, gather for a meeting

Phrases & Collocations

business meeting

team meeting

virtual meeting

board meeting

plenary meeting

at the meeting

annual meeting

meeting room

at a meeting

general meeting

sports meeting

regular meeting

have a meeting

meeting place

attend a meeting

class meeting

emergency meeting

cabinet meeting

hold a meeting

meeting people

joint meeting

summit meeting

Example Sentences

the meeting is deadlocked.

a meeting was in progress.

the meeting was unfruitful.

the meeting on the spot

The meeting was successful.

a meeting of the party faithful.

The meeting was a bit of a marathon.

a quorum for a meeting

the suspension of a meeting

the meeting was relatively amicable.

the mood at the meeting was belligerent.

held a meeting of the board.

a meeting was held at the church.

the meeting is a one-off.

I'm meeting the boss.

the triennial meeting of the Association.

Attendance at the meeting is mandatory.

the meeting of two rivers

The meeting was aboil with controversy.

Real-world Examples

Tear gas disrupts a parliamentary meeting in Kosovo.

Source: AP Listening August 2016 Collection

Now, it's your turn to practice beginning a meeting.

Source: Oxford University: Business English

Mr. Smith, It's a pleasure meeting you!

Source: Past English CET-4 Listening Test Questions (with translations)

It was a pleasure meeting you, too.

Source: Travel Across America

Why does " Elrond" mean " secret meeting" ?

Source: The Martian Original Soundtrack

His first engagement there is a meeting with Boris Johnson.

Source: BBC Listening Compilation June 2021

No. Erm. Where are you holding the meeting? - Room 306.

Source: Grandparents' Vocabulary Lesson

The Americans delayed the Security Council meetings.

Source: BBC Listening Collection May 2021

And it was the most amazing meeting.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) June 2016 Collection

And he will be meeting with people.

Source: NPR News November 2014 Compilation

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