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What does "meet" mean here? Is it different from the word "meet" in "nice to meet you"?

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Rebecca

The verb "meet" has many different meanings. It can mean to encounter, join, touch, or to greet someone. In this case, meet means to satisfy, fulfill, or achieve something. The speaker is stating that Siti had to satisfy or fulfill the airline's requirements before becoming an employee. Ex: I applied for the job because I met all the requirements. Ex: She doesn't meet the standards of our company. Ex: If I meet my sales goal, please give me a raise.

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