Collocations for "arrival"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "arrival" in context.
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arrival
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.n
- the [impending, coming, imminent] arrival of
- a [morning, afternoon] arrival
- the late arrival of the [plane, flight, bus]
- the arrival of the [champion, jury, guests]
- are [waiting for, expecting] the arrival (anytime now)
- am looking forward to your arrival (here, in Australia)
- the arrival of the new [model, design, phone]
- hope you have a [safe, easy] arrival
- expect an [early, late] arrival
- what time is your arrival [set for, scheduled]?
- our estimated time of arrival is [15:10]
- [prepare for, congratulations on] your new arrival
- [call, email, contact] me on arrival
- [call] me upon your arrival
- their arrival was [hindered, delayed, impeded] (by)
- a new arrival at [school, work]
- arrivals and departures
- the [time, point, moment] of arrival
- my arrival [time, date] [is, will be]
- in the arrival [city, country]
- find arrival information
- (check) the arrivals board
'arrival' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):