arrival

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♦ ar|ri|val /ər'aɪvəl/ (arrivals)
1 [N-VAR] oft with poss, on N
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
2 [N-VAR] oft with poss
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
3 [N-SING] usu with poss
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...
4 [N-SING] usu N of n
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
5 [N-COUNT] usu adj N
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

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