English · Work & Business
meeting
/ˈmiː.tɪŋ/
[/ˈmiː.tɪŋ/]
gathering to discuss
Beginnernoun
Definition
An event where people come together to discuss something or make decisions.
Example
The team held a short meeting to plan the project before everyone started their separate tasks.
The team held a short meeting to plan the project before everyone started their separate tasks.
Etymology
From the verb 'meet', from Old English 'metan' (to find, encounter), plus '-ing'.
How & Where It’s Used
Very common in business and organisational life.