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| ar·ri·val [ ə rv'l ] (plural ar·ri·vals) |
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1. arriving: the reaching of a place after coming from another place
  Her arrival caused a buzz of comment.
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2. newcomer: somebody or something recently arriving at a place or joining a group
a late arrival
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3. passenger vehicle arriving somewhere: an aircraft, train, or bus arriving at an airport or station
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4. beginning: the moment when something begins or becomes important
The arrival of television changed the world.
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5. birth: the birth of a baby
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6. reaching of something: the achieving or reaching of something after much work or effort
Their arrival at a decision seems unlikely.
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