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

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 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

"With my university I was required to have a specific A-level, so make sure you meet the requirements."

From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026

“It’s really about creating a pathway that’s going to help them meet the requirements and be able to enter the field.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 8, 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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