əˈraɪv v.intr. (often foll. by
at, in) 1
reach a
destination;
come to
the end of a
journey or a specified
part of a journey (arrived in Tibet; arrived at the
station; arrived late). 2 (foll. by at) reach (a
conclusion,
decision, etc.). 3 colloq.
establish one's
reputation or
position. 4 colloq. (of a child) be
born. 5 (of a thing) be
brought (the flowers
have arrived). 6 (of a time) come (her
birthday arrived at last). [ME f. OF ariver, ult. as AD+ L ripa shore]