Definition of "arrive" in English

verb

1. (intransitive, copulative) To reach; to get to a certain place.

   • We've just arrived at the hotel to book in, so we should arrive at Mike’s in time for lunch.
   • He arrived home for two days.

2. (intransitive) To obtain a level of success or fame; to succeed.

   • He had finally arrived on Broadway.

3. (intransitive) To come; said of time.

   • The time has arrived for us to depart.

4. (intransitive) To happen or occur.

5. (intransitive, often vulgar, slang, chiefly UK, Ireland) To achieve orgasm; to cum; to ejaculate.

6. (transitive, archaic) To reach; to come to.

7. (intransitive, obsolete) To bring to shore.