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Meet

mit
Extremely common
200 - 300
200 - 300
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setkat se, potkat, splnit (standardy, očekávání), seznámit se, setkání

Meet meanings in Czech

setkat se

Example:
I will meet you at the café.
Potkám tě v kavárně.
Let's meet tomorrow for lunch.
Potkejme se zítra na oběd.
Usage: informalContext: Used when arranging to see someone in person.
Note: Commonly used in casual conversations; can refer to both planned meetings and spontaneous encounters.

potkat

Example:
I met an old friend at the market.
Na trhu jsem potkal starého přítele.
It was nice to meet her at the party.
Bylo hezké ji potkat na večírku.
Usage: informalContext: Used when encountering someone unexpectedly or casually.
Note: This term emphasizes the encounter aspect, often used in everyday situations.

splnit (standardy, očekávání)

Example:
The project needs to meet the requirements.
Projekt musí splnit požadavky.
Our goal is to meet customer expectations.
Naším cílem je splnit očekávání zákazníků.
Usage: formalContext: Used in business or official contexts to denote fulfilling standards or criteria.
Note: Commonly seen in written communication, such as reports or business proposals.

seznámit se

Example:
It's nice to meet you.
Rád vás poznávám.
I would like you to meet my friend.
Chtěl bych, abyste se seznámili s mým přítelem.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used during introductions to indicate the act of becoming acquainted.
Note: This phrase is polite and suitable for both formal and informal situations.

setkání

Example:
We have a meeting scheduled for tomorrow.
Máme naplánované setkání na zítra.
The team meets every Monday.
Tým se setkává každý pondělí.
Usage: formalContext: Used to refer to a scheduled gathering, often in professional settings.
Note: This is a noun form and is typically used in work-related contexts.

Meet's synonyms

encounter

To come across or meet someone or something unexpectedly.
Example: I encountered an old friend at the store.
Note: Encounter implies a chance or unexpected meeting.

gather

To come together in one place for a purpose.
Example: Let's gather at the park for a picnic.
Note: Gather suggests a planned or intentional meeting.

convene

To come together for a meeting or assembly.
Example: The board will convene next week to discuss the budget.
Note: Convene specifically refers to an official or formal gathering.

assemble

To gather together in one place for a specific purpose.
Example: The team will assemble in the conference room for a briefing.
Note: Assemble emphasizes the act of coming together for a particular reason.

Meet expressions, common phrases

Meet up

To get together with someone, usually for social purposes or to discuss something.
Example: Let's meet up for coffee this afternoon.
Note: This phrase emphasizes the idea of coming together at a specific place and time.

Meet halfway

To make a compromise with someone by each side making concessions.
Example: Let's compromise and meet halfway on this issue.
Note: This phrase is used metaphorically to indicate reaching a mutual agreement or understanding.

Meet the deadline

To complete a task or project by the specified time.
Example: I need to work late to meet the deadline for this project.
Note: This phrase specifically refers to fulfilling a time-bound requirement.

Meet someone halfway

To compromise with someone by making concessions from both sides.
Example: Let's meet each other halfway on this negotiation.
Note: Similar to 'meet halfway,' but emphasizes the mutual effort from both parties.

Meet and greet

An event where people have the opportunity to meet someone, usually a public figure, and greet them.
Example: There will be a meet and greet session with the author after the book signing.
Note: This phrase is commonly used in event contexts to describe a structured interaction.

Meet with

To have a meeting with someone for a specific purpose or discussion.
Example: I need to meet with my supervisor to discuss my performance review.
Note: This phrase is more formal and often used in professional or formal settings.

Meet the requirements

To fulfill or satisfy the specified conditions or criteria.
Example: Make sure your essay meets all the requirements outlined in the assignment.
Note: This phrase is about ensuring that something complies with a set of standards or expectations.

Meet everyday (slang) expressions

Hook up

In casual conversation, 'hook up' can mean to meet someone, usually for a specific purpose such as hanging out or talking.
Example: They decided to hook up after the party to discuss future plans.
Note: While 'hook up' can imply a romantic or sexual encounter in some contexts, it can also simply mean meeting up in a non-romantic sense.

Catch up

'Catch up' is used to suggest meeting someone to chat or update each other on what has been happening recently.
Example: Let's grab a coffee and catch up this weekend.
Note: The emphasis is more on conversing and sharing news rather than just physically meeting.

Chill with

This phrase means to spend time with someone in a relaxed or casual manner.
Example: I'm going to chill with my friends at the park later.
Note: It implies a more laid-back and informal interaction compared to a formal meeting.

Link up

To 'link up' is to make plans to meet or connect with someone.
Example: Let's link up at the new cafe downtown next Saturday.
Note: This term is often used when planning to meet in a specific location or for a specific activity.

Hang out

'Hang out' means to spend time in a particular place or with a person or group casually.
Example: Do you want to hang out at the mall this evening?
Note: It suggests a more informal gathering or socializing compared to a formal meeting.

Get together

This is a casual way to suggest meeting or gathering with someone.
Example: Let's get together for dinner sometime next week.
Note: It implies a social event involving more than just a brief encounter.

Run into

When you 'run into' someone, it means you unexpectedly or coincidentally meet them.
Example: I ran into Sarah at the grocery store yesterday.
Note: It suggests a chance encounter rather than a pre-planned meeting.

Meet - Examples

I will meet my friend tomorrow.
Zítra se setkám se svým přítelem.
Let's meet at the park.
Potkáme se v parku.
We met for coffee last week.
Minulý týden jsme se sešli na kávě.
I hope to meet you soon.
Doufám, že se brzy setkáme.

Meet grammar

Meet - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)
Lemma: meet
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): meets
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): meet
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): met
Verb, past participle (Verb, past participle): met
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): meeting
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): meets
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): meet
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): meet
Syllables, Separation and Stress
meet Contains 1 syllables: meet
Phonetic transcription: ˈmēt
meet , ˈmēt (The red syllable is stressed)

Meet - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
meet: 200 - 300 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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