meet the requirements

Idioms

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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meet the requirements

But certain items that currently meet the requirements, such as beef jerky for protein or butter for dairy, no longer will.

From Salon ● May 22, 2026

Krysten does meet the requirements to stay on Medicaid, which she’s thankful for.

From Slate ● Apr. 19, 2026

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 ● Feb. 11, 2026

Current owner Bolton Equities took ownership of the sanctuary in 2014, shortly after the park was closed to the public by the MPI for failing to meet the requirements for animal enclosures.

From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2025

“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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