meet a colleague

Meaning

This phrase means to get together or have a discussion with someone you work with. It is commonly used when scheduling work appointments, having coffee with a coworker, or introducing yourself to someone at your job. The tone is neutral and professional.

Examples

• I need to meet a colleague for lunch to discuss the new project.

  I need to meet a colleague for lunch to discuss the new project.

• Can we reschedule? I have to meet a colleague at three o'clock.

  Can we reschedule? I have to meet a colleague at three o'clock.

• He is going to meet a colleague from the marketing department tomorrow.

  He is going to meet a colleague from the marketing department tomorrow.

• I always enjoy the chance to meet a colleague from our international office.

  I always enjoy the chance to meet a colleague from our international office.

• She is in the conference room to meet a colleague about the budget.

  She is in the conference room to meet a colleague about the budget.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ I am going to meet to a colleague after work.

  ✓ I am going to meet a colleague after work.

  In English, the verb 'meet' is transitive in this context and does not require the preposition 'to' before the object.

• ✗ I need to meet a workmate today.

  ✓ I need to meet a colleague today.

  While 'workmate' is sometimes used informally in British English, 'colleague' is the standard, globally recognized neutral term for a coworker.

Related Expressions

Practice

• I have to ___ at the coffee shop to talk about our presentation.

  💡 See a coworker

  Show answer

  meet a colleague

• Did you ___ from the London office yesterday?

  💡 Connect with a coworker

  Show answer

  meet a colleague