arrive

arriveverb

To arrive is to reach a place at the end of a journey, to come to a decision after discussion, or, of a time or event, to begin.

1. reach a placereach a place at the end of a journey

   intransitive [I] verb + preposition + object [V + prep + obj]

   • We arrived at the hotel just before dark. V + prep + obj
   • The train arrives in Boston at noon. V + prep + obj
   • She arrived home late last night.
   • What time does your flight arrive?

   Collocations

   verb + preposition arrive at, arrive in

   Synonyms get; come

   Antonyms leave; go

2. reach a decisionreach a decision, conclusion, or agreement after discussion or thought

   intransitive [I] verb + preposition + object [V + prep + obj]

   • The committee finally arrived at a decision. V + prep + obj
   • It took hours to arrive at a price both sides accepted. V + prep + obj
   • How did you arrive at that conclusion? V + prep + obj
   • We arrived at a compromise after a long talk. V + prep + obj

   Collocations

   verb + preposition arrive at a decision, arrive at a conclusion

3. of a time or eventbegin, spoken of a time, a season, or an event

   intransitive [I]

   • Winter arrived early this year.
   • The big day has finally arrived.
   • Change is arriving faster than expected.
   • The rainy season arrives in June.

   Collocations

   verb + adverb arrive early, arrive late

See also reach