A meeting or greeting; an act of welcoming someone (e.g., picking someone up or greeting them on arrival).
毎朝、子供の学校の迎えに行くのが私の仕事だ。
Every morning, it's my job to pick up my child from school.
空港で家族の迎えを待っていた。
I was waiting at the airport to welcome my family.
初めての訪問者に温かい迎えをした。
We gave a warm welcome to the visitor who came for the first time.
A person or vehicle sent to meet someone (the pick-up party). Used in expressions like 'a pick-up has arrived.'
迎えが来たので、これで失礼します。
My ride has arrived, so I'll excuse myself now.
学校の迎えの車が渋滞で遅れている。
The car picking the kids up from school is delayed due to traffic.
父はいつも迎えを頼んで、駅まで迎えに来てもらう。
My father always arranges a pick-up and has someone meet him at the station.