1A preparatory meeting or briefing where participants discuss and decide plans or details; often used with 'to have/make' (打ち合わせをする).
午後2時にクライアントと打ち合わせがあります。
I have a meeting with the client at 2 p.m.
新製品の打ち合わせのために資料を作っておいてください。
Please prepare materials for the new product meeting.
打ち合わせで仕様と納期を最終確認した。
We finalized the specifications and delivery date at the meeting.
明日の打ち合わせには、プロジェクトリーダーも参加します。
The project leader will also attend tomorrow's meeting.
2The overlapping front part of a garment (the overlap of a coat, jacket, etc.). A technical term in clothing.
コートの打ち合わせがずれているので直してもらった。
The coat's front overlap was misaligned, so I had it fixed.
3An archaic meaning: to match or fit two things exactly; rarely used in modern Japanese.
職人が金具の縁を打ち合わせて、隙間がなくなるように仕上げた。
The craftsman fitted the metal fittings together so there were no gaps.