Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
arrive-late
verb phrase
/əˈraɪv leɪt/
Definition
to reach a destination after the expected or scheduled time
Examples
- Despite the heavy traffic, she managed to arrive late to the meeting.
- He didn’t want to arrive late for the concert, so he left early.
- They often arrive late to class, missing the first part of the lesson.
Meaning
The term ‘arrive late’ describes the action of showing up at a place, typically a meeting or event, after the designated start time.
Synonyms
- show up late
- be tardy
- arrive after
