encounter (EN)

verb, noun

verb “encounter”

1. to come across or run into someone or something by chance
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   While hiking in the forest, they encountered a rare bird.
2. to unexpectedly face problems or unpleasant situations while trying to achieve something else
   While hiking up the mountain, we encountered a sudden storm that made the journey much harder.
3. to meet someone in a fight or battle
   The two armies encountered on the battlefield at dawn.

noun “encounter”

1. a sudden or unexpected meeting, often surprising or involving conflict
   During her hike, she had a surprising encounter with a bear.
2. a sports game where teams or players compete against each other
   The soccer team prepared intensely for their upcoming encounter with the league champions.
3. the time during a space mission when it collects important information
   The spacecraft's encounter with the asteroid lasted three days, during which it collected valuable samples and images.