receiver

noun
UK: /rɪˈsiː.vər/
US: /rɪˈsiː.vɚ/

  1. A device that converts signals into a form we can use, like sound or pictures.

    1. I listen to the radio using my new receiver.
    2. The TV receiver allows us to watch programs from around the world.

  2. A person who gets something, like a gift, a letter, or a message.

    1. She was the receiver of an award.
    2. The receiver of the package signed for it at the front desk.

  3. A business person appointed by a court to manage a company's finances when it cannot pay its debts.

    1. The court appointed a receiver for the bankrupt company.
    2. The receiver worked to sell the company's assets and pay its creditors.

Synonyms

recipient beneficiary transceiver

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "receiver" in English means: A device that converts signals into a form we can use, like sound or pictures., A person who gets something, like a gift, a letter, or a message., A business person appointed by a court to manage a company's finances when it cannot pay its debts..

The phonetic transcription of "receiver" is /rɪˈsiː.vər/ in British English and /rɪˈsiː.vɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "receiver": recipient, beneficiary, transceiver.

Example usage of "receiver": "I listen to the radio using my new receiver.". More examples on the page.