Meaning & Definition of word "Rendezvous"
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Rendezvous
/ˈrɒndɪvuː/
noun:
- 1. A meeting at an agreed time and place, typically between two people.
- Example: They arranged a secret rendezvous in the park.
- 2. A place where people meet.
- Example: The café became their regular rendezvous for weekend brunch.
- 3. An agreement to meet at a particular time and place.
- Example: The two spies had a rendezvous set for midnight.
verb:
- 1. To meet at an agreed time and place.
- Example: Let's rendezvous at the train station at 5 PM.
Etymology
French 'rendez-vous', meaning 'present yourselves'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
rendezvous point:
The specific location where a rendezvous takes place.
secret rendezvous:
A hidden or discreet meeting.
rendezvous with destiny:
An important, often preordained, meeting or event.
Related Words
meeting:
An assembly of people for a specific purpose.
appointment:
An arrangement to meet someone at a particular time.
encounter:
A meeting, often unexpected, with someone.
Slang Meanings of rendezvous
Meaning: A casual or secret meeting, often romantic.
Example Sentence: They're going to have a rendezvous later.
Meaning: To hook up or meet for fun.
Example Sentence: Let's rendezvous at my place after the party.