Collocation
The purpose of this meeting is...
To clearly state the main reason, objective, or goal for a meeting, usually at the beginning of the discussion.
Definition
'The purpose of this meeting is...' is a common English collocation. To clearly state the main reason, objective, or goal for a meeting, usually at the beginning of the discussion.
The purpose of this meeting is + [to-infinitive/noun phrase]
“The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the new project timeline.”
Examples
- The purpose of this meeting is to finalize the budget for next quarter.
- The purpose of this meeting is to introduce the new team members to everyone.
- Could you please state clearly what the purpose of this meeting is?
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- The primary purpose of this meeting is to brainstorm ideas for the upcoming marketing campaign.
- Given the urgency, the immediate purpose of this meeting is to approve the emergency funding.
- Before we begin, I want to reiterate that the sole purpose of this meeting is to find a collaborative solution, not assign blame.
- While we might deviate slightly, remember the core purpose of this meeting is to establish a shared understanding of our project's scope.
- The manager emphasized that the purpose of this meeting is not merely to report progress but to identify potential obstacles and strategize accordingly.
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