a coming together of a number of people at a certain time and place, especially for discussion
gathering, conference
Cases of word usage
1) to stop, e.g. discussion at (a meeting etc) for a short time (adjourn)
2) to go to (a meeting etc); be present at (a gathering) (attend)
3) a public meeting at which goods are sold to the person offering the most money (auction)
4) to shout and laugh rudely at (a speaker) during a meeting (barrack)
5) (a meeting for) discussion (conference)
6) (to call people) to come together (for a meeting etc) (convene)
7) the breaking up or ending (of a marriage, partnership, formal meeting etc) (dissolution)
8) a sudden or unexpected (especially unpleasant) meeting (encounter)
9) (in ancient Rome) a public place for meeting (forum)
10) to welcome (a person) on meeting (greet)