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meet the requirements

Idioms  
  1. Satisfy the conditions, as in This grade of lumber does not meet our requirements, or Lynn did not meet the requirements for this position. This expression uses meet in the sense of “satisfy,” a usage dating from the early 1800s. Also see measure up, def. 2.


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Gig workers and self-employed workers may have a harder time proving their work hours to meet the requirements.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026

The book’s length and creeping pace are reminiscent of 19th-century tomes that had to be padded out to meet the requirements of serialization.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026

The Danish Environmental Protection Agency commissioned the report as part of its effort to determine how Denmark can meet the requirements of the EU Water Framework Directive.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 2026

The UK has shorter settlement routes, including five-year routes available to people who meet the requirements of certain immigration categories.

From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026

“And so, as long as you continue to meet the requirements, you have a guaranteed spot for next spring.”

From "Piecing Me Together" by Renée Watson

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