RECEIVER


Meaning of RECEIVER in English

■ noun

1》 a telephone handset, in particular the part that converts electrical signals into sounds.

↘a piece of radio or television apparatus converting broadcast signals into sound or images.

2》 a person or thing that receives something.

↘a person who buys or accepts goods known to be stolen.

3》 ( Brit. also official ~ ) a person appointed to manage the financial affairs of a bankrupt business.

4》 American Football a player who specializes in catching passes.

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