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Arrival Announcement: Meaning & Examples (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：landing notification (Arrival Announcement)
Arrival Announcement
/əˈraɪvəl əˈnaʊnsmənt/
n.
A public notice, usually over a loudspeaker or on a screen, informing people that a plane, train, etc. has reached its destination.
landing notification
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/ˈlændɪŋ ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
n.
A public notice, usually over a loudspeaker or on a screen, informing people that a plane, train, etc. has reached its destination.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
'Arrival' from Old French 'ariver' (to reach shore) + 'Announcement' from Latin 'annuntiare' (to report).
💡 Mnemonic
Imagine an airplane landing and a loudspeaker cheerfully saying 'Welcome!' to help recall the term.
📖 Example
I was worried my flight might be delayed, but then I heard the arrival announcement saying it had landed early.
I was worried my flight might be delayed, but then I heard the arrival announcement saying it had landed early.
🔗 Collocations
make an arrival announcement – To broadcast an arrival notice
hear an arrival announcement – To listen to an arrival notice
airport arrival announcement – An arrival notice made at an airport
🔄 Synonyms
landing announcement (n.) – A statement confirming that a vehicle has landed
gate arrival notice (n.) – A notification about arrival at a specific gate
terminus notification (n.) – A formal alert that a journey has ended
🚫 Antonyms
departure announcement (n.) – A notice about a vehicle leaving
delay notification (n.) – An alert that a schedule is postponed
cancellation notice (n.) – A statement that a trip is called off
🌱 Derivatives
📖 Cultural Story
The term originates from maritime travel where ships' arrivals were announced to the port. Modern usage solidified in aviation, becoming a standard procedure for passenger notification.
Meaning 2：formal arrival notice (Arrival Announcement)
Arrival Announcement
/əˈraɪvəl əˈnaʊnsmənt/
n.
A formal notice that someone or something has reached a place or a particular point in time.
formal arrival notice
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/ˈfɔːrməl əˈraɪvəl ˈnoʊtɪs/
n.
A formal notice that someone or something has reached a place or a particular point in time.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
The manager's arrival announcement at the conference brought a sense of relief to the whole team, as the project could finally begin.
The manager's arrival announcement at the conference brought a sense of relief to the whole team, as the project could finally begin.
🔗 Collocations
issue an arrival announcement – To officially notify about someone's arrival
formal arrival announcement – A structured notice of arrival in a professional setting
ceremonial arrival announcement – An announcement made during a formal event or ceremony
🔄 Synonyms
introduction announcement (n.) – A notice introducing a person's arrival
presence notification (n.) – A statement informing that someone is present
welcome announcement (n.) – A greeting to mark someone's arrival
🚫 Antonyms
departure notice (n.) – A notification about someone leaving
absence report (n.) – A statement indicating someone is not present
🌱 Derivatives
arrival (n.) – The act of reaching a place
announce (v.) – To declare formally
announcement (n.) – A public or formal statement
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