■ verb
1》 reach a destination.
2》 be brought or delivered.
3》 (of a particular moment) come about.
4》 ( ~ at ) reach (a conclusion or decision).
5》 informal become successful and well known.
Derivatives
arrival noun
Origin
ME (in the sense 'reach the shore after a voyage'): from OFr. ariver , based on L. ad- 'to' + ripa 'shore'.