Receiver
rɪˈsiːvər
Definitions
3 meaningsA person or thing that gets something, especially as part of a transaction or process.
rɪˈsiːvər
A person or thing that receives something.
The receiver of the scholarship was overjoyed.
💡 Simply: Think of a package being delivered. The 'receiver' is the person who gets the package. It could also be the phone part you hold to your ear!
👶 For kids: Someone or something that gets stuff. Like a person who gets a present!
More Examples
The radio receiver picks up radio waves.
The wide receiver made a spectacular catch in the end zone.
How It's Used
"The receiver of a telephone converts electrical signals into sound."
"The court appointed a receiver to manage the bankrupt company's assets."
"The wide receiver caught the touchdown pass."
A device or component that accepts and converts a signal or data, such as a radio receiver or telephone receiver.
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An electronic device that receives signals.
The radio receiver picked up a faint signal from a faraway station.
💡 Simply: It's like the part of a phone you hold to your ear - it takes in the sound. Or, the part of a radio that gets the music from the air!
👶 For kids: Something that listens for messages, like the part of a phone you talk into or the radio that plays music!
More Examples
I replaced the broken receiver on my ham radio.
How It's Used
"The receiver of the radio picked up a distant signal."
"The telephone receiver converts electrical signals back into sound."
A player, specifically in sports like American football, whose primary role is to catch passes.
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A player on a sports team (especially American football).
The wide receiver ran a perfect route and caught the game-winning pass.
💡 Simply: In football, the receiver is the player who catches the ball when it's thrown.
👶 For kids: In football, the person who catches the ball!
More Examples
The coach emphasized the importance of having a strong receiving corps.
How It's Used
"The team's star receiver made a crucial catch in the fourth quarter."
From Middle English receyver, from Old French receiver (to receive, accept), from Latin recipere (to receive, take back).
The term 'receiver' has been used in legal contexts since the 18th century, referring to someone appointed to manage assets.
Memory tip
Think of a mailbox; it's the receiver of letters.