[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.
▪ 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.
▪ 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?
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.
▪ 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.





