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ar·rive Listen to audioˈraɪv/ verb
ar·rives; ar·rived; ar·riv·ing
[no obj] 1 : to come to or reach a place after traveling, being sent, etc.
He arrived home at six o'clock. We had some dinner before/on/upon/after arriving at the station. When do you expect them to arrive in Boston? Their flight is due to arrive at 11:30. The train from New York is now arriving. They arrived late at the party. The mail hasn't arrived yet. The new version of the software has finally arrived in stores.
2 a of a day, season, time, etc. : to happen or begin
The day of their wedding has almost arrived. [=come] The time has arrived [=come] to address the problem. There's always a lot to do when spring arrives.
b of a baby : to be born
When is their baby expected to arrive?
3 informal : to become successful — used with a form of have After years of climbing the corporate ladder, he felt he had finally arrived.
arrive at [phrasal verb]
arrive at (something) : to make or reach (something, such as a decision) after a lot of thought or effort
She finally arrived at a decision. They've arrived at the conclusion that the plan won't work. I hope we can arrive at some sort of understanding/consensus.

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