initial meeting

noun

UK /ɪˈnɪʃəl ˈmiːtɪŋ/

US /ɪˈnɪʃəl ˈmiːtɪŋ/

The first time people come together to talk about something.

We had our initial meeting to plan the school play.

SYNONYMS

first meeting introductory meeting kickoff meeting opening meeting

RELATED WORDS

introduction orientation planning gathering

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A first get-together with someone new, like a new friend or a doctor.

Her initial meeting with the new doctor went well.

3. The first talk between two groups who want to work together.

The two companies held an initial meeting about a deal.

4. The first gathering of a club or team before the real work starts.

At the initial meeting, the team chose a name.