Meaning of the word encountering in English

What does encountering mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

encountering

US /ɪnˈkaʊntərɪŋ/
UK /ɪnˈkaʊntərɪŋ/

Verb

to meet someone or something unexpectedly

Example:
While hiking, they were surprised by encountering a bear.
The team is encountering some difficulties with the new software.