meeting
gb/mˈitɪŋ/ us/mˈitɪŋ/
A2
English
megbeszélés, értekezlet, találkozás, találkozó, találkozási pont, összefolyás, verseny, istentisztelet, istentiszteleti összejövetel
NOUN
A2
1
megbeszélés
B1
értekezlet
B2
Usage pattern:
[a meeting] (about/on [topic]); a meeting with [someone]; at/in a meeting
We have a meeting at 10 a.m. to discuss the budget.
Délelőtt tízkor megbeszélésünk van a költségvetésről.
I’ll be in a meeting for the next hour, so please email me.
A következő órában megbeszélésen leszek, ezért kérlek, küldj e-mailt.
The manager called an emergency meeting after the system failure.
Learner examples
I have a meeting today.
Ma megbeszélésem van.
She is in a meeting now.
Most éppen megbeszélésen van.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse a 'meeting' (group discussion) with an 'appointment' (usually one-to-one, often with a professional).
Meaning
planned group discussion event
Collocations
attend a meeting
|have a meeting
|hold a meeting
|call a meeting
|schedule a meeting
|set up a meeting
|chair a meeting
|run a meeting
|cancel a meeting
|a staff meeting
Synonyms
conference (Usually larger and more formal than a typical meeting.)
|
session (Often suggests a set period of formal discussion or work.)
|
gathering (More general and can be social, not only for work.)
Antonyms
cancellation (A meeting being stopped from happening.)
Themes
business
|work
|education
|organization
Definition
a planned time when people meet to talk about something
a planned occasion when people come together, especially for work or an organization, to discuss something and make decisions
NOUN
B1
2
találkozás
A2
találkozó
A2
Usage pattern:
a meeting with [someone]; a meeting between [people/groups]
Their first meeting was at a friend’s birthday party.
Az első találkozásuk egy barátjuk születésnapi partiján volt.
The meeting with my lawyer lasted only fifteen minutes.
Az ügyvédemmel való találkozó mindössze tizenöt percig tartott.
It was a chance meeting on the train, and we ended up talking for hours.
Learner examples
I had a meeting with my teacher.
Találkozóm volt a tanárommal.
It was nice meeting you.
Örülök, hogy találkoztunk.
Common mistake:
Learners may overuse 'meeting' where 'date' (romantic) or 'appointment' (professional) is more natural.
Meaning
occasion of meeting someone
Collocations
a chance meeting
|a brief meeting
|a first meeting
|a meeting with a friend
|a meeting with a client
|arrange a meeting
|a meeting between the two leaders
|an awkward meeting
|a secret meeting
|a face-to-face meeting
Synonyms
encounter (Often suggests an unplanned or brief meeting.)
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get-together (More informal and friendly; often social.)
Antonyms
parting (The moment people leave each other.)
Themes
social
|relationships
|daily_life
Definition
a time when you meet someone
an occasion when people meet in person, especially for the first time or for a particular purpose
NOUN
B2
3
összefolyás
B2
Usage pattern:
the meeting of [two things]; a meeting point of [things/lines/roads]
There’s a café at the meeting of the two rivers.
A két folyó összefolyásánál van egy kávézó.
The crack started at the meeting point of the wall and the ceiling.
A repedés a fal és a mennyezet találkozásánál kezdődött.
At the meeting of these paths, turn left toward the lake.
Learner examples
We met at the meeting point.
A találkozási pontnál találkoztunk.
This is where the two roads meet.
Itt találkozik a két út.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this sense with Meaning 1 (a planned event) because both use 'meeting'.
Meaning
place where things join
Collocations
the meeting point
|the meeting of two roads
|the meeting of rivers
|the meeting of lines
|the meeting of edges
|a meeting place
Synonyms
junction (Common for roads, routes, or networks.)
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intersection (Often used for roads/streets crossing.)
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confluence (Often used for rivers or streams joining.)
Antonyms
divergence (A point where things split apart rather than come together.)
Themes
travel
|places
|geometry
Definition
the place where two things come together
the point or place where two or more things come together, join, or cross
NOUN
B2
4
verseny
A2
Usage pattern:
an athletics meeting; a race meeting; at a meeting
She qualified for the finals at an athletics meeting in Paris.
Egy párizsi atlétikai versenyen bejutott a döntőbe.
We’re going to the race meeting on Saturday.
Szombaton lóversenyre megyünk.
The school is hosting a sports meeting next month.
Learner examples
He won two races at the meeting.
Két futamot is megnyert a versenyen.
Common mistake:
In American English, 'meet' is often more common than 'meeting' for these events (e.g., 'a track meet').
Meaning
organized sports competition
Collocations
an athletics meeting
|a track meeting
|a race meeting
|a swimming meeting
|a school sports meeting
|a regional meeting
|compete at a meeting
|win at the meeting
Synonyms
meet (Especially common in American English for track and swimming events.)
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competition (More general; not necessarily a single event day.)
Antonyms
practice (Training rather than competitive events.)
Themes
sports
|events
Definition
a sports event with competitions
an organized sports event where people compete, especially in athletics or horse racing
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
5
Usage pattern:
go to meeting; a meeting for worship
They attend meeting for worship every Sunday morning.
Minden vasárnap délelőtt istentiszteleti összejövetelen vesznek részt.
The community room is used for Quaker meeting.
A közösségi termet kvéker istentiszteleti összejövetelekre használják.
She spoke briefly during meeting after a long silence.
Common mistake:
Learners may interpret 'go to meeting' literally as going to a business meeting; context is important.
Meaning
Quaker worship gathering
Collocations
meeting for worship
|go to meeting
|attend meeting
|a Quaker meeting
|a Friends meeting
|a weekly meeting
Synonyms
service (General term for a religious event; not specific to Quakers.)
Themes
religion
|community
Definition
a Quaker religious service
a gathering for worship, especially in the Society of Friends (Quakers), often held partly or entirely in silence
Grammar
Dictionary form
meeting
IPA
GB/mˈitɪŋ/
US/mˈitɪŋ/
Syllables & stress
meet - ing (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (meet)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: meeting
- Plural: meeting, meetings
Word family
Expressions
annual general meeting
1/ˈænjuəl d͡ʒˈɛnɚəl mˈitɪŋ/
fixed phrase
business
yearly official member meeting
a company’s big meeting once a year
Examples
- Shareholders can ask questions at the annual general meeting.
- The board presented its report at the AGM.
- They announced the dividend during the annual general meeting.
Learner examples
- I will attend the AGM.
back-to-back meetings
1/bˈæk tə bˈæk mˈitɪŋz/
fixed phrase
business
meetings scheduled with no gap
meetings one after another with no break
Examples
- I have back-to-back meetings all morning, so I can’t take calls.
- Let’s avoid scheduling back-to-back meetings on Friday.
- After three back-to-back meetings, he needed a break.
Learner examples
- I have back-to-back meetings today.
call a meeting
1/kˈɔl ə mˈitɪŋ/
fixed phrase
arrange a meeting to happen
to decide that there will be a meeting and tell people to come
Examples
- The principal called a meeting to address the complaints.
- We should call a meeting before making any major changes.
- They called an emergency meeting after the data leak.
Learner examples
- The manager called a meeting.
meeting agenda
1/mˈitɪŋ əd͡ʒˈɛndə/
fixed phrase
business
list of topics for meeting
a list of what you will talk about in a meeting
Examples
- I’ve attached the meeting agenda for tomorrow.
- Can we add ‘customer feedback’ to the meeting agenda?
- The meeting ran over because the agenda was too long.
Learner examples
- The meeting agenda is short.
meeting minutes
1/mˈitɪŋ mˈɪnɪts/
fixed phrase
business
written record of a meeting
notes that record what happened in a meeting
Examples
- Could you send me the meeting minutes from yesterday?
- She took the minutes and circulated them to the team.
- The meeting minutes confirm the decision to hire two interns.
Learner examples
- I read the meeting minutes.
meeting of the minds
1/mˈitɪŋ əv ðə mˈaɪndz/
idiom
shared understanding or agreement
when people understand and agree with each other
Examples
- After a long discussion, they finally reached a meeting of the minds.
- The contract requires a meeting of the minds on the main terms.
- It took several calls to get a meeting of the minds on priorities.
meeting room
1/mˈitɪŋ ɹˈum/
fixed phrase
room used for meetings
a room where people have meetings
Examples
- The meeting room is booked from 2 to 4 p.m.
- Let’s move to the meeting room so we can share the screen.
- There are three meeting rooms on this floor.
Learner examples
- We are in the meeting room.