we've got to stop meeting like this!
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FOUR USES FOR MEET:
1. To be introduced for the first time to a person, a pet, or creature with a name
NOTE: We can use the word “introduced” with concepts and things, but NOT “meet.“ I can be introduced to rock climbing, but I can’t meet it.
2. To meet someone somewhere
In this case the location or the purpose must be mentioned or implied.
“I will meet you in/at* the library after work.”
* Either in or at can be used in this sentence. “In” means inside the library, “at” means at that location.
If we normally meet in the library parking lot, I would say “at the library.”
FOUR USES FOR MEET:
3. To describe a formal meeting
NOTE: There is a difference between having a meeting, going to a meeting, and joining one. (We will look at this later)
All three of these expressions refer to “formal” meetings.
4. To refer to a surprise or “chance meeting"
A common expression,
“Fancy meeting you here!”
uses meet in this sense.
We can also say, "Imagine meeting you here!"
The word “fancy” has had various uses in English over the years. This expression uses fancy to mean “what a surprise!”
Sometimes a student will greet me with, “Nice to meet you!”
“We were meeting new things.”
Look at the sentences
Is this sentence okay? (Look at rule #2 again) What can be done to improve the sentence?
“I will meet my friend from California.”
Is this sentence okay? (Look at rule #1 again) What can be done to improve the sentence?
Is this sentence okay? (Look at rule #1 again) What can be done to improve the sentence?
WE’VE GOT TO STOP MEETING LIKE THIS!This expression is used when people run into* each other several times within a short period of time. (*"Run into" is a synonym for the 4th usage of "meet" (an unplanned encounter).
ABOUT MEETINGSWe can have or hold them, go to them, or join them
Demonstrate your understanding by explaining the differences in meaning to your teacher .
Have Hold Go to Join
to have a scheduled meeting
to host or "call"* a meeting
to attend a meeting
to "drop in" to a meeting in progress
* call a meeting:
to convene it (due to tardiness)
“I have a lunch meeting tomorrow."
"The meeting will be held in the breakroom."
"I'd like to go to that committee meeting."
"I will join that meeting after this one."
(OR, as a guest to the group)
“We need to have a meeting with the staff."
"I will hold a meeting to discuss the vote"
"I don't have a meeting to go to today."
"I'm joining you today to explain Company Z's services"
WHEN IT COMES TO MEETINGS AND OTHER GATHERINGS
(like parties), we say we are going or not going. We “join” the gathering when we come inside the door. Then, we are “joining” the others.
A FEW MORE USES OF "MEET"
To be present for the arrival of a plane, or train.Example:
"I met the train at Grant station .", or
"We waited to meet her plane."
To hear or see something unexpectedlyExample:
"Suddenly our eyes met.", or
"A familiar and welcome sound met my ears."
To "meet face to face" is to "meet in person"
It can also mean:
Example:
"We have spoken on the phone but never met in person."
TALK ABOUT THE FOLLOWING EXPRESSIONS WITH YOUR TEACHER
Our company will hold a "Meet and Greet."
I met this guy on the street.
Bonus Points: "Never the twain shall meet." *
This expression comes from a famous British writer: Rudyard Kipling. "Twain" is from Old English, meaning "two." This phrase is still quoted by modern day English speakers. Can you guess its meaning?
Demonstrate your understanding. Go back to slides 3 and 4 and create your own sentences.
This slide presentation was created by Michele W. Snider, teacher for SkimaTalk, Inc., and author of
http://www.myvirtualenglish.com
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