Arrive at Meaning in English
expression
ɝˈaɪv/ /ˈæt
er-AIV-at
ɐɹˈaɪv/ /ˈæt
uh-RAIV-at
Definition
To reach a place, decision, or result after traveling, thinking, or discussing.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for both physical destinations ('arrive at the airport') and abstract ideas ('arrive at a decision'). 'Arrive at' is followed by a point (place or outcome), while 'arrive in' is used for countries or cities. Not formal or slang.
Spanish: llegar aPortuguese (BR): chegar aPortuguese (PT): chegar aChinese (Simplified): 到达（某地、某结论）Chinese (Traditional): 到達（某地、某結論）Hindi: पर पहुँचनाArabic: يصل إلىBengali: পৌঁছানো - সিদ্ধান্তে পৌঁছানোRussian: прибывать - прийти (к решению/заключению)Japanese: 到着する - 到達する (結論・決定に)Vietnamese: đến - đi đến (quyết định/kết luận)Korean: 도착하다 - 도달하다 (결정/결론에)Turkish: varmak - ulaşmak (karara/sonuca)Urdu: پہنچنا - کسی فیصلے پر پہنچناIndonesian: tiba di - mencapai (keputusan/hasil)
Example Sentences
We will arrive at the station at 8 o'clock.
basic
She finally arrived at a decision.
basic
The bus arrived at the school late.
basic
How did you arrive at that conclusion?
natural
It took us hours to arrive at a solution everyone agreed on.
natural
If you arrive at my house early, we can have breakfast together.
natural