Compilation of the most common collocations with Meet

Meet is a widely used English word that can function as both a verb and a noun, depending on the context. In this article, PREP will introduce the list of the most popular collocations with Meet. Take a look!

I. What is Meet?

In English, Meet /miːt/ can act as both a verb and a noun.

• Meet acts as a noun, meaning: a sports event in which people compete against each other, for example in swimming or running; an occasion when people who are very interested in cars meet to look at each other's cars and talk about them; an occasion when people go fox hunting. For example:

  • John participated in a swimming meet last summer holiday. 

  • A young man was injured when a vehicle hit spectators at a car meet. 

  • Jack attended a meet of Bicester Fox Hunt, in Oxfordshire. 

• Meet acts as a verb, meaning: to see and talk to someone for the first time; to come together with someone intentionally; to fulfill, satisfy, or achieve. For example: Lorraine and I meet for lunch once a month.

II. Compilation of the most common collocations with Meet

PREP has compiled and summarized the most common collocations with Meet in the table below. Take a look!

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III. Exercises on collocations with Meet

To better understand the meanings of the collocations with Meet, let's complete the exercise section below!

1. Exercise: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate words

1. We are preparing to __________ to discuss problems respecting the quality of education.

2. Teachers _________ to discuss progress.

3. They __________ at a home exchange website and impulsively switch homes for the holiday.

4. We would ___________ and, when Jennie knew her father was away, I was invited to her home.

5. We _________, once a month.

6. The board of directors _____ every month to discuss the company's progress.

7. Due to the pandemic, the team has been forced to _____ instead of in-person.

8. The union representatives and management _____ to negotiate the new contract.

9. The spy agency members _____ in a secluded location to exchange sensitive information.

10. The neighborhood association _____ once a quarter to address community concerns.

2. Answer

PREP hopes that after reading the theory section and completing the practice exercise, you have a better understanding of the concept and usage of collocations with Meet. Let’s follow PREP to stay updated on more useful English knowledge!