Definition

1. Noun:
   • A person who receives something: Someone who accepts or is given something.
   • A device that receives signals: An apparatus, such as a radio or television, that receives and converts broadcast signals into sound or pictures.
   • The part of a telephone: The handheld or headset part containing the earpiece (and often the mouthpiece) used for listening and speaking.
   • (Sports) A player who receives: In American football, a player who catches forward passes; in tennis, the player who returns the serve.
   • (Law) A court-appointed manager: A person appointed by a court to manage property or assets, often in bankruptcy or legal disputes.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The receiver of the award gave a heartfelt speech. (The person who accepted the award gave a heartfelt speech.)
  • He adjusted the antenna on the radio receiver. (He adjusted the antenna on the device that receives radio signals.)
  • She picked up the telephone receiver to answer the call. (She lifted the part of the phone you listen and speak into.)
  • The quarterback threw a perfect pass to the receiver. (The quarterback threw a perfect pass to the player designated to catch it.)
  • The court appointed a receiver to oversee the company's assets. (The court appointed a manager to oversee the company's assets.)

Advanced Usage

• "To be on the receiving end": To be the person who experiences something, typically something unpleasant.
  • He was on the receiving end of some harsh criticism. (He was the target of harsh criticism.)
• "Receiver in bankruptcy": A specific legal term for a person appointed to manage the affairs of a bankrupt individual or company.
  • The receiver in bankruptcy will sell the assets to pay the creditors. (The court-appointed manager will sell the assets.)

Variants and Related Words

• Receive (verb): To be given, presented with, or paid something.
  • I will receive the package tomorrow.
• Receivership (noun): The state of being managed by a receiver.
  • The company went into receivership.
• Receivable (adjective/noun): Awaiting payment; (plural) money owed to a business.
  • Accounts receivable are assets for the company.

Synonyms

• Recipient: A person who receives something.
• Addressee: The person to whom a letter or package is addressed.
• Beneficiary: A person who derives advantage from something, especially a trust, will, or life insurance policy.

Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)

(Note: "Receiver" is primarily a noun. Phrasal verbs are typically formed with the verb "receive.") - Receive for: To accept something on behalf of someone. - I am authorized to receive the documents for my boss.

Related Idioms

• "The ball is in your court": (Related to the tennis meaning) It is now your turn to take action or respond.
  • I've sent my proposal; the ball is in their court now.

Noun

1. a football player who catches (or is supposed to catch) a forward pass
2. the tennis player who receives the serve
3. a person who receives something
4. earphone that converts electrical signals into sounds
5. (law) a person (usually appointed by a court of law) who liquidates assets or preserves them for the benefit of affected parties
6. set that receives radio or tv signals