The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 plus 1 plus 4 letter word TETE A TETE
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The straight part
We know that "meeting" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case meeting = tete a tete.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does TETE A TETE mean?
TETE A TETE noun- A face-to-face meeting, or private conversation between two people, usually in an intimate setting; a head-to-head.
- A bench or sofa that allows two people to talk face-to-face.
- A variety of early flowering, fragrant daffodil.