Arrival Late Dead əˈraɪvl Dinner Hotel Family Guests

• guests receive dinner on/upon arrival at the hotel.
• we apologize for the late arrival of the train.
• the arrival of the mail in the morning
• daily arrivals of refugees

arrival

1. an act of coming or being brought to a place
• opposite departure
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• Guests receive dinner on/upon arrival at the hotel.
• We apologize for the late arrival of the train.
• the arrival of the mail in the morning
• daily arrivals of refugees
• There are 120 arrivals and departures every day.
2. a person or thing that comes to a place
• The first arrivals at the concert got the best seats.
• early/late/new arrivals
• We're expecting a new arrival (= a baby) in the family soon.
3. the time when a new technology or idea is introduced
• the arrival of pay TV
4. (of an accident victim or other patient) already dead when arriving at hospital
• She was pronounced dead on arrival.
• He didn’t even make it to hospital: DOA.
• Many of the casualties were dead on arrival.
5. very unlikely to be successful; not working when it is delivered
• The bill was dead on arrival in the Senate.
• The software was DOA.

Extra Examples

• At 11 p.m. Jody made his timely arrival.
• Guests receive dinner upon arrival at the hotel.
• I told her of my brother’s expected arrival.
• Our estimated time of arrival is 7.15.
• Security escorts will ensure their safe arrival.
• Someone should stay here to meet the late arrivals.
• The club has a dinner to welcome new arrivals to the town.
• The staff greeted the arrival of the new boss with excitement.
• The timely arrival of the cheque took away the need to borrow money.
• They were saved by the arrival on the scene of another boat.
• We’re expecting a new arrival in the family soon.
• We’re expecting a new arrival= a baby in the family soon.
• Which airline has the worst on-time arrivals?
• With the arrival of John’s friends, the party became really enjoyable.
• a crowd awaiting the arrival of the film star
• a frost in the air which marked the arrival of winter
• his arrival at the airport
• the timely arrival of the letter
• their arrival in Dallas
• A rainstorm greeted our arrival.
• He met her soon after his arrival in Scotland.
• Her arrival was a complete surprise.
• I was a new arrival in the country then.
• News spread of the imminent arrival of the detective.
• Somebody needs to be here to greet the late arrivals.
• Tea will be served on arrival at the hotel.
• The driver was rushed to hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival.
• The family are recent arrivals from South Africa.
• The first arrivals are going through immigration control now.
• The number of arrivals of refugees is growing every day.
• The princess’s unexpected arrival threw catering staff into a panic.
• The sound of the doorbell announced her arrival.
• Their estimated time of arrival (ETA) is now 4:45.
• There are 30 arrivals and departures at the ferry terminal daily.
• There are plenty of jobs for arrivals from eastern Europe.
• Thousands of fans were awaiting their arrival.
• We apologize for the late arrival of the Paris train.
• We are delighted to welcome two new arrivals to the firm this month.

Word Origin

• late Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French arrivaille, from Old French arriver, based on Latin ad- ‘to’ + ripa ‘shore’.