[verb] [T] - to welcome (someone) with particular words or a particular action, or to react to (something) in the stated wayGermans often greet one another by shaking hands.The teacher greeted each child with a friendly 'Hello!'The unions have greeted the decision with delight/anger. [T](figurative) As we walked into the house, we were greeted by (= we suddenly smelled/saw/heard) a wonderful smell of coffee/a scene of chaos/a strange sound. [T]See study section: Greeting people
GREET
Meaning of GREET in English
Cambridge English vocab. Кембриджский английский словарь. 2012