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- DictionaryRe·ceiv·er/rəˈsēvər/
noun
- 1. the part of a telephone apparatus contained in the earpiece, in which electrical signals are converted into sounds.
- 2. a person who gets or accepts something that has been sent or given to them: "the receiver of a gift"
a piece of equipment that changes radio and television signals into sounds and pictures, or that changes electrical signals into sound: a telephone receiver. a stereo receiver. In football, a receiver is one of the players who can catch the ball on the team that is trying to score points.
Definition of receiver noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
RECEIVER definition: 1. the part of a telephone that you hold in your hand and use for listening and speaking 2. the…. Learn more.
a player on the offensive team who catches, is eligible to catch, or is noted for the ability to catch a forward pass: Jones was the receiver of the first pass thrown. He sent all his receivers downfield.
From Longman Business Dictionary re‧ceiv‧er /rɪˈsiːvə-ər/ noun [ countable] 1 (also official receiver British English) someone who is chosen by a court to be in charge of a business or property for someone else.
a player on the offensive team who catches, is eligible to catch, or is noted for the ability to catch a forward pass: Jones was the receiver of the first pass thrown. He sent all his receivers downfield.
1. One that receives something: a receiver of many compliments. 2. A device, such as a part of a radio, television set, or telephone, that converts incoming electromagnetic signals into sound, light, or electrical signals. 3. A person appointed by a court to receive and responsibly administer funds or property connected with ongoing litigation. 4.
