english
1
general::
Phrase(s): meet the requirements (for something) to fulfill the requirements for something. • Sally was unable to meet the requirements for the job. • Jane met the requirements and was told to report to work the next day.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs
2
general::
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.
American Heritage Idioms