ALL meanings of pre-encounter
en·coun·ter
P p - verb with object pre-encounter to come upon or meet with, especially unexpectedly: to encounter a new situation. 1
- verb with object pre-encounter to meet with or contend against (difficulties, opposition, etc.): We encounter so many problems in our work. 1
- verb with object pre-encounter to meet (a person, military force, etc.) in conflict: We will encounter the enemy at dawn. 1
- verb without object pre-encounter to meet, especially unexpectedly or in conflict: We were angry when we encountered, but we parted with smiles. 1
- noun pre-encounter a meeting with a person or thing, especially a casual, unexpected, or brief meeting: Our running into each other was merely a chance encounter. 1
- noun pre-encounter a meeting of persons or groups that are in conflict or opposition; combat; battle: Another such encounter and we may lose the war. 1
- noun pre-encounter Psychology. a meeting of two or more people, as the members of an encounter group or a number of married couples (marriage encounter) conducted to promote direct emotional confrontations among the participants, especially as a form of therapy (encounter therapy) 1