Arrivals

uh-RY-vulz /əˈraɪvlz/
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What it really means

The part of an airport (or the sign/board) for passengers who have just landed. If you are meeting someone at the airport, wait in the arrivals hall where passengers come out.

Chinese explanation
机场的到达区（或到达信息屏），供刚落地的乘客使用。接机就在到达大厅等，乘客会从那里出来。

Example conversation

A: Where shall I meet you at Heathrow? B: Wait for me in arrivals at Terminal 5, by the coffee shop.
A：我们在希思罗哪里碰头？ B：在5号航站楼到达大厅等我，咖啡店旁边。

What you could say back

“See you in arrivals.”

Related phrases

Departures Baggage reclaim Security (at the airport)

Official sources

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