met someone where they were

A form of meet someone where they are — To approach a person in a way that suits them and takes into account their personal perspectives or skill level.

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Meanings

verb
  1. participlepastsimple past and past participle of meet someone where they are
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met someone where they were. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/met%20someone%20where%20they%20were

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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “met someone where they were,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/met%20someone%20where%20they%20were.

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