1. meeting or coming across someone or something unexpectedly or by chance
Usage: present participle of encounter
2. experiencing or facing a problem, difficulty, or obstacle
Usage: present participle of encounter

Examples

• She was encountering technical difficulties with her computer.
• The hikers were encountering wildlife on the mountain trail.
• Students are encountering new vocabulary words in their reading.
• The team kept encountering obstacles during the project.
• I’m encountering the same problem every time I try to log in.
• The explorers were encountering harsh weather conditions.
• He was encountering resistance from his colleagues about the new policy.