meet new people
/miːt njuː ˈpiːpəl/
Meaning
To make new acquaintances or encounter people you did not know before. It is commonly used when talking about socializing, making friends, moving to a new city, or joining clubs.
Examples
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Joining a local sports club is a great way to meet new people.
Joining a local sports club is a great way to meet new people.
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I was shy at first, but college helped me meet new people.
I was shy at first, but college helped me meet new people.
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She loves traveling because she gets to meet new people from different cultures.
She loves traveling because she gets to meet new people from different cultures.
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I'm going to the party tonight to try and meet new people.
I'm going to the party tonight to try and meet new people.
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It can be hard to meet new people when you work from home all day.
It can be hard to meet new people when you work from home all day.
Common Mistakes
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✗ I want to know new people at the university.
✓ I want to meet new people at the university.
'Know' implies already having a relationship with someone. Use 'meet' for the initial introduction or encounter.
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✗ I went to the bar to meet with new people.
✓ I went to the bar to meet new people.
'Meet with' is used for scheduled appointments or business meetings. For casual socializing, simply use 'meet'.
Related Expressions
Practice
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Moving to a big city makes it easy to ___.
💡 Encounter and get to know individuals you haven't met before.
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meet new people
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I signed up for a cooking class to ___ who share my interests.
💡 Make new social connections.
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meet new people