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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Example Sentences

"Traditionally, QKD employs so-called qubits -- the simplest units of quantum information. While this method is already well tested, it does not always meet the requirements of more demanding applications. That's why researchers are now working on multidimensional encoding. Instead of qubits, which yield one of two measurement outcomes, we use more complex quantum states that can take on multiple values."

From Science Daily

“All regatta contestants should bring their boats to their designated number indicated on the flags along the water’s edge. One of our officials will come around to check that all the boats meet the requirements for taking part. Boats constructed out of anything but cardboard and duct tape will be disqualified.”

From Literature

Moderna said it had received a Refusal-to-File letter, which would indicate the application did not meet the requirements for substantive review.

From Barron's

“The Department had 500 reviewers looking at millions of pages for this very reason, to meet the requirements of the act while protecting victims,” the spokesperson said.

From Salon

District Court for the District of Massachusetts said the group failed to meet the requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, a 1972 law governing federal advisory groups that requires for public meetings, open records and other acts of transparency.

From Los Angeles Times