meet, encounter, interview, treat, entertain, receive, deal with

駅で偶然、昔の友人に遇った。

I happened to meet an old friend at the station by chance.

良い機会に遇うことができて、本当に幸運だった。

I was truly fortunate to encounter such a good opportunity.

彼は困難な状況に遇いながらも、前向きに対処した。

Although he encountered a difficult situation, he dealt with it in a positive manner.