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Receiver

UK /["/rɪˈsiːvə(r)/"]/US /["/rɪˈsiːvər/"]/

Definition

the part of a phone that you hold close to your mouth and ear

In simple words: a person or thing that gets something

Examples

  • The receiver caught the ball and ran towards the end zone.
  • As the receiver, she is responsible for controlling all incoming calls.
  • The television receiver picked up multiple channels in the new location.
  • After the bankruptcy, the court appointed a receiver to manage the company's assets.
  • In radio communication, the receiver converts signals into sound.
  • The receiver of a gift often feels grateful towards the giver.
  • He bought a new satellite receiver to improve his TV signal quality.
  • The receiver in court proceedings has the authority to settle debts and pay creditors.

Usage notes

Typically used in contexts involving communication or delivery. It can refer to a person getting a message, package, or other items. Avoid in very casual conversations unless necessary.

Grammar pattern

receiver + of + something

Memory hint

Think of a 'receive-her' — the one who gets something.

Collocations

  • phone
  • telephone
  • lift
  • pick up
  • grab
  • dangle
  • over the receiver
  • hold the receiver to your ear
  • put the receiver to your ear
  • hand-held
  • portable
  • GPS
  • module
  • unit
  • antenna
  • official
  • court-appointed
  • administrative
  • appoint
  • appoint somebody (as)
  • call in
  • in the hands of the receiver

Synonyms

  • recipient
  • getter
  • accepter
  • incomer

Antonyms

  • sender
  • giver

Common mistakes

  • Confusing 'receiver' with 'receiver's' (possessive form)
  • Using 'received' instead of 'receiver' as a noun
  • Mistaking 'receiver' for 'receiver' in sports contexts only