0 a planned occasion when people come together, either in person or online (= using the internet), to discuss something: --
2 an occasion when a group of people meet in order to discuss something: --
a high-level/top-level meeting
a board/committee/shareholder meeting
a meeting of leaders/delegates/shareholders Two new directors were elected to the board at the annual meeting of shareholders.
chair a meeting He chaired a meeting of senior Ministers last Thursday to discuss five-year plans for reforms.
schedule/arrange/cancel a meeting We will be holding a meeting next week with industry analysts.
be in/go to/attend a meeting Over 200 people attended the meeting at the company's headquarters in San Diego.
a meeting between sb/sth and sb/sth No meeting has yet taken place between senior management and union representatives.
a meeting with sb The bank announced the expanded cost cuts in a meeting with analysts after the close of trading.
last/next meeting There was speculation that the Fed may cut its lending rate from 5.25% before its next meeting.
at/in/during a meeting A framework agreement will be signed next week during a meeting of EU foreign ministers.
have/hold a meeting The FSA will hold a meeting to discuss possible compensation payouts on Monday.
In a statement issued after the meeting, the board announced their decision to go ahead with the merger .
After a six-hour flight and a long day of meetings, it's not surprising you're exhausted.
The hotel is an ideal venue for conferences and business meetings.
The meeting should finish around four o'clock.
We are getting some facts and figures together and we will then have a full board meeting.