Meeting

noun
  1. An assembly or gathering of people, especially for a specific purpose such as discussion, decision-making, or social interaction. noun
    The team scheduled a meeting to discuss the project updates.
    We attended a meeting of the local community to plan the upcoming event.
  2. The act or process of coming together or encountering someone or something, often unexpectedly. noun
    I had a brief meeting with an old friend at the coffee shop.
    During my travels, I had a surprising meeting with a famous author.
  3. The act of meeting or encountering in a formal or organized context, often used in legal, business, or official settings. noun
    The company held a shareholders' meeting to approve the new policies.
    The United Nations Security Council convened an emergency meeting.