What does the phrasal verb “meet up with” mean?

What are the definitions of “meet up with”?

Learn how to use these expressions through these examples

• 1. To meet someone, usually by arrangement or by chance.

  I met up with him as I left the building.

What’s the most common meaning of the phrasal verb “meet up with”?

The most common meaning of the phrasal verb meet up with is to meet someone, either by planning to meet or by chance. It is often used when talking about meeting friends, family, or colleagues.

What are the different verb forms of “meet up with”?

Root Verb	meet up with
Third Person Singular Present	meets up with
Present Participle	meeting up with
Simple Past	met up with
Past Participle	met up with

Example

I always meet up with my friends on weekends.

Example

She meets up with her classmates after school.

Example

He is meeting up with his coworkers for lunch.

Example

Yesterday, they met up with their relatives at the park.

Example

We have met up with our neighbors several times this month.

What kind of phrasal verb is “meet up with”?

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

What is a transitive and intransitive verb?
- A transitive verb always has an object after it. (Example: Sam bought a car.)
- An intransitive verb never has an object.(Example: She laughed loudly.)

Transitive verb

“meet up with” is a transitive phrasal verb because it requires a direct object to complete its meaning. The direct object specifies what is being removed, obtained, or eliminated.

Example

I met up with my friend at the coffee shop.

Example

She met up with her cousin at the mall.

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

What is a separable and inseparable phrasal verb?
- A “separable phrasal verb” can be separated with an object between the verb and particle.
- An “inseparable phrasal verb” cannot be separated by an object.

Inseparable

“meet up with” is an inseparable phrasal verb. This means that you can’t place an object between the verb and the particle, otherwise, it changes the meaning of the phrasal verb.

Example

I met up with my friend at the coffee shop.

Example

She met up with her cousin at the mall.

What are common phrases and expressions that include the phrasal verb “meet up with”?

Meet up with friends

To spend time with friends, usually by planning a gathering or event.

Example

We met up with our friends for a picnic in the park.

Meet up with family

To spend time with family members, often during holidays or special occasions.

Example

We met up with our relatives for a family reunion last summer.

Meet up with colleagues

To spend time with coworkers, often for work-related events or casual gatherings.

Example

I met up with my colleagues for a team-building activity.

Good things to know

Does “meet up with” have an informal or formal tone?

Meet up with is a neutral to informal phrasal verb. It is commonly used in everyday conversations and casual contexts. It can also be used in more formal settings, depending on the specific context. However, in most cases, meet up with is considered an informal phrasal verb used in everyday speech.

What are synonyms of antonyms to the phrasal verb “meet up with”?

Synonyms

• encounter
• see
• join
• gather with
• come across
• bump into
• run into
• get together with

Antonyms

• avoid
• miss
• ignore
• shun
• dodge
• evade
• bypass
• steer clear of