meet up with
/miːt ʌp wɪð/
Meaning
This phrasal verb means to encounter or gather with someone by plan or arrangement. It is commonly used for casual social plans, like grabbing coffee or hanging out with friends, rather than formal business meetings.
Examples
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I'm going to meet up with Sarah after work to grab some coffee.
I'm going to meet up with Sarah after work to grab some coffee.
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We should meet up with the rest of the group at the park entrance.
We should meet up with the rest of the group at the park entrance.
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He plans to meet up with his old college friends this weekend.
He plans to meet up with his old college friends this weekend.
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Are you free to meet up with me for lunch tomorrow?
Are you free to meet up with me for lunch tomorrow?
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They met up with us at the concert and we had a great time.
They met up with us at the concert and we had a great time.
Common Mistakes
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✗ I met up with him yesterday by accident at the supermarket.
✓ I ran into him yesterday at the supermarket.
'Meet up with' implies a planned arrangement, whereas 'run into' or 'bump into' is used for unplanned, accidental meetings.
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✗ I will meet with up my sister tomorrow.
✓ I will meet up with my sister tomorrow.
The word order of phrasal verbs is fixed; 'up' must come before 'with'.
Related Expressions
Practice
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I'm planning to ___ some old friends this weekend for drinks.
💡 Use a phrasal verb meaning to gather with someone by arrangement.
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meet up with
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Do you want to ___ us at the mall later today?
💡 Fill in the phrase that means joining someone for a planned activity.
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meet up with