ARRIVAL


Meaning of ARRIVAL in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ əraɪv(ə)l ]

( arrivals)

Frequency: The word is one of the 3000 most common words in English.

1.

When a person or vehicle arrives at a place, you can refer to their arrival .

...the day after his arrival in England...

He was dead on arrival at the nearby hospital.

...the airport arrivals hall.

≠ departure

N-VAR : oft with poss , on N

2.

When someone starts a new job, you can refer to their arrival in that job.

...the power vacuum created by the arrival of a new president...

≠ departure

N-VAR : oft with poss

3.

When something is brought to you or becomes available, you can refer to its arrival .

I was flicking idly through a newspaper while awaiting the arrival of orange juice and coffee...

N-SING : usu with poss

4.

When a particular time comes or a particular event happens, you can refer to its arrival .

He celebrated the arrival of the New Year with a party for his friends.

= coming

N-SING : usu N of n

5.

You can refer to someone who has just arrived at a place as a new arrival .

A high proportion of the new arrivals are skilled professionals...

= newcomer

N-COUNT : usu adj N

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