guardedmeeting
nounUK /ˈɡɑːdɪd ˈmiːtɪŋ/
US /ˈɡɑːrdɪd ˈmiːtɪŋ/
A guarded meeting is a talk where people are careful about what they say.
The two leaders held a guarded meeting to discuss the new rules.
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2. A meeting watched over by guards for safety.
The witness gave a guarded meeting at the police station.
3. A private talk where secrets are kept safe.
The team had a guarded meeting about the surprise party.
4. A formal talk between groups that do not fully trust each other.
The guarded meeting between the two clubs ended with a small agreement.