26984 words

meetings

6 definitions • 22 examples
1
a planned occasion when people come together, either in person or online (= using the internet), to discuss something:

Examples:

We're having a meeting on Thursday to discuss the problem.
I'm sorry but she's in a meeting - I'll ask her to call you back later.
Companies are making more use of websites and videoconferencing where staff may log on for regular meetings.
2
an occasion when people meet each other, especially when this was not planned:

Examples:

A chance meeting with a publisher on an airplane had launched his career.
I liked him from our first meeting.
3
a group of people who have met for a particular purpose:

Examples:

The meeting wants to look at the proposal again.
5
an occasion when people come together:

Examples:

We scheduled the meeting for Friday.
6
an occasion when a group of people meet in order to discuss something:

Examples:

In a statement issued after the meeting, the board announced their decision to go ahead with the merger .
have/hold a meeting The FSA will hold a meeting to discuss possible compensation payouts on Monday.
at/in/during a meeting A framework agreement will be signed next week during a meeting of EU foreign ministers.
last/next meeting There was speculation that the Fed may cut its lending rate from 5.25% before its next meeting.
a meeting with sb The bank announced the expanded cost cuts in a meeting with analysts after the close of trading.
a meeting between sb/sth and sb/sth No meeting has yet taken place between senior management and union representatives.
be in/go to/attend a meeting Over 200 people attended the meeting at the company's headquarters in San Diego.
chair a meeting He chaired a meeting of senior Ministers last Thursday to discuss five-year plans for reforms.
monthly/weekly meetings
a high-level/top-level meeting

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