The phrase "to meet the president" means having an opportunity or a chance to have a conversation or interaction with the leader of the country. Full definition
At one game night, a first - time real estate investor met the president of a small mortgage brokerage. (realtormag.realtor.org)
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet President Trump at the White House on June 26, the White House and Indian Foreign Ministry announced, the first meeting of the two leaders in Trump's presidency. (nystateofpolitics.com)
Who eschews socks when meeting the president at the White House? (discovermagazine.com)