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arrives

v.
A1 Beginner US //ɝˈaɪvz// UK //ɐɹˈaɪvz// ar·rives

v. to reach a place at the end of a journey. You use this when you get to where you are going.

v. to reach a destination or the end of a journey. Intransitive — does not take a direct object.


SIMPLE

The train arrives at the station at noon.

CONTEXTUAL

The package usually arrives within three business days if you choose the standard shipping option.

COMPLEX

When the guest of honour finally arrives, the staff will open the main doors and signal the orchestra to begin the processional music.

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The verb is intransitive and cannot take a direct object; it is frequently followed by the prepositions 'at' or 'in'.

Pitfall

The plane arrives to LondonThe plane arrives in LondonArrive takes 'in' for cities or countries and 'at' for specific buildings; it does not take 'to'.

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