Receiver

/rɪˈsiːvər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A device that receives radio, television, or telephone signals.

The radio receiver picked up the signal from the local station.

A person or thing that receives something.

The receiver of the package was surprised to find a gift inside.

In a legal context, a person appointed by a court to manage the property or assets of another.

The receiver was appointed to handle the assets of the bankrupt company.

In sports, a player who catches the ball, especially in American football.

The wide receiver made a spectacular catch in the end zone.

Middle English: from Old French 'receveor', from Latin 'recipere'.

deaf to the receiver

Ignoring or not responding to communications.

the receiver was off the hook

Refers to a phone receiver that is not in the cradle but may also imply that the person is not available.

receive

To come into possession of something.

reception

The act of receiving something.

receptive

Willing to consider or accept new ideas.

A term for someone who is gullible or easily taken in.

Don't be such a receiver; question everything!

In a casual context, a person who is on the receiving end of a prank.

He was the receiver of that prank at the party.