encounter

Definition

  • verb: to have or experience (problems, difficulties, etc.)
  • verb: to meet as an adversary or enemy
  • synonyms: meet, oppose, fight

Examples

  • The island has had several 'close encounters' with major hurricanes in recent years.

  • They had a 'romantic encounter' [=a brief romantic relationship] several years ago.

  • Two protesters were arrested during an 'encounter' [='clash'] with police.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) that you twist and turn... ...and try to get to a solid color on each side. This little cube is the gift sensation of . Although we did encounter one math professor at USF... This is as far as I've gotten on mine. As you can see, I still have a long way to go. (..)
    2006 The Pursuit of Happyness