LEARNit Dictionary
receiver
noun
/rɪˈsiːvə(r)/
UK
/rɪˈsiːvər/
US
B2+
1
B2+
the part of a phone that you hold close to your mouth and ear
گوشی, گوشی تلفن, هندست
compare
handset
2
B2+
a piece of radio or television equipment that changes broadcast signals into sound or pictures
گیرنده, دستگاه دریافتکننده
a satellite/GPS receiver
To change channel, select the desired number on the receiver unit.
compare
transmitter
3
a person who is chosen by a court to be in charge of a company that is bankrupt
مدیر تصفیه, بازرس ورشکستگی, سرپرست ورشکستگی
They had to lay off 200 staff and call in the receivers.
The company has been put in the hands of the receiver.
A receiver was appointed by the court to handle the company’s affairs.
The company remained in the hands of the receiver.
4
a person who receives something
گیرنده, دریافتکننده, تحویلگیرنده
Molly's more of a giver than a receiver.
5
a person who buys or accepts stolen goods, knowing that they have been stolen
مالخر, خریدار مال دزدی
6
a player who plays in a position in which the ball can be caught when it is being passed forward
بازیکن دریافتکننده, بازیکن گیرنده, پاسگیر, بازیکن پاسگیر
see also
wide receiver