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Britannica Dictionary definition of ARRIVE
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1
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to come to or reach a place after traveling, being sent, etc.
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He arrived home at six o'clock.
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We had some dinner before/on/upon/after arriving at the station.
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When do you expect them to arrive in Boston?
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Their flight is due to arrive at 11:30.
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The train from New York is now arriving.
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They arrived late at the party.
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The mail hasn't arrived yet.
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The new version of the software has finally arrived in stores.
2
a
of a day, season, time, etc.
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to happen or begin
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The day of their wedding has almost arrived. [=come]
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The time has arrived [=come] to address the problem.
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There's always a lot to do when spring arrives.
b
of a baby
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to be born
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When is their baby expected to arrive?
3
informal
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to become successful
— used with a form of have
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After years of climbing the corporate ladder, he felt he had finally arrived.
arrive at
[phrasal verb]
arrive at (something)
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to make or reach (something, such as a decision) after a lot of thought or effort
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She finally arrived at a decision.
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They've arrived at the conclusion that the plan won't work.
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I hope we can arrive at some sort of understanding/consensus.
