verb / adjective
meet
To satisfy the conditions of what is required.
This apartment meets all our needs and fits our budget.
Etymology
The verb for coming together developed a sense of matching a demand. To meet a requirement is to reach the point at which the required condition is satisfied.
More examples
- Applicants must meet the minimum age requirement.
- The team met its deadline despite several delays.
- The new equipment is meeting our safety standards.
Forms
meet · meets · met · meeting