Arrive at
verb
To reach a place after traveling.
We arrived at the station just in time to catch the train.

Often appears as...
- arrived at the destination
- arrive at the airport
verb
To make a decision or estimate as a result of thought or calculation.
After much debate, we arrived at a compromise.

Often appears as...
- arrive at a decision
- arrive at a conclusion
verb
To reach a place after traveling.
We arrived at the station just in time to catch the train.

Often appears as...
- arrived at the destination
- arrive at the airport
verb
To make a decision or estimate as a result of thought or calculation.
After much debate, we arrived at a compromise.

Often appears as...
- arrive at a decision
- arrive at a conclusion
Definition 1 of 2

Physical Journey
Used when someone completes a trip to a specific location.

They arrived at the hotel late at night.
Exact Location
Often indicates reaching a precise destination, not just a general area.

After hours of hiking, they arrived at the waterfall.
Planned Timing
Suggests arriving according to a schedule or expected time.

She was thrilled to arrive at the interview right on time.
Physical Journey
Used when someone completes a trip to a specific location.

They arrived at the hotel late at night.
Exact Location
Often indicates reaching a precise destination, not just a general area.

After hours of hiking, they arrived at the waterfall.
Planned Timing
Suggests arriving according to a schedule or expected time.

She was thrilled to arrive at the interview right on time.
Physical Journey
Used when someone completes a trip to a specific location.

They arrived at the hotel late at night.
Exact Location
Often indicates reaching a precise destination, not just a general area.

After hours of hiking, they arrived at the waterfall.
Planned Timing
Suggests arriving according to a schedule or expected time.

She was thrilled to arrive at the interview right on time.
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