encounter: Bedeutung und Definitionen

A meeting, especially one that is unplanned, unexpected, or brief: a chance encounter in the park.

A hostile or adversarial confrontation; a contest: a tense naval encounter.

An often violent meeting; a clash.

To meet, especially unexpectedly; come upon: encountered an old friend on the street.

To confront in battle or contention.

To come up against: encounter numerous obstacles.

To meet, especially unexpectedly.