1 A2 informal
To arrange to come to the same place as one or more people at an agreed time, usually socially.
"Let's meet up for coffee on Saturday morning."
inseparable
meet up
A2 informal inseparable intransitive
To arrange to come together with someone in the same place, usually in an informal social context.
In plain English
Go to the same place as someone else at the same time, usually because you planned it.
What does "meet up" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 B1 neutral
To come together or converge at a particular point (used of roads, paths, or people moving from different directions).
"The two hiking trails meet up at the old stone bridge near the river."
inseparable
Usage tip
One of the most common and versatile phrasal verbs in everyday English. Almost always informal. Often followed by 'with' to specify the other person: 'meet up with friends.' The noun 'meetup' (one word) refers to the gathering itself and is especially common in online communities and networking events.
Words that pair with "meet up"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
friends later afterwards downtown coffee weekly
How to conjugate "meet up"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
meet up
I/you/we/they
3rd person
meets up
he/she/it
Past simple
met up
yesterday
Past participle
met up
have + pp
-ing form
meeting up
continuous
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