ARRIVAL


Meaning of ARRIVAL in English

noun

1

BAD : At his arrival in Vienna, he was surprised not to find his friend.

GOOD : On his arrival in Vienna, he was surprised not to find his friend.

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on/upon sb's arrival (NOT at ): 'On arrival in Addis Ababa I reported immediately to the British High Commission.'

2

BAD : The Pope's arrival to the Philippines caused a lot of excitement.

GOOD : The Pope's arrival in the Philippines caused a lot of excitement.

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See notes at ARRIVE 1 (↑ arrive ) , 2

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