receiver

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Electronics

n. a piece of equipment that picks up radio or television signals.

n. an electronic device that converts incoming electromagnetic waves into sound or light signals.

日本語:受信機※

“The radio receiver was old but it could still pick up local stations.”

“The satellite receiver requires a clear line of sight to the southern sky to maintain a stable high-definition signal.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Law Formal · Technical

n. a person chosen by a court to manage a company that cannot pay its debts.

n. a person appointed by a court or a creditor to manage the financial affairs of a bankrupt person or business.

“The company went into debt, and a receiver was appointed to sell its assets.”

“The court-appointed receiver spent months auditing the firm's accounts to determine how much capital could be returned to the primary creditors.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Sports American English

n. a player who is supposed to catch the ball.

n. an offensive player whose primary role is to catch forward passes.

“The quarterback threw a long pass to the wide receiver.”

“The receiver managed to stay in bounds while securing the catch, resulting in a crucial first down for the home team.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Law Formal

n. someone who buys or hides stolen goods.

n. a person who knowingly accepts or purchases stolen property.

“The police arrested the receiver who was selling the stolen jewellery.”

“Under local statutes, the receiver of stolen goods can face penalties as severe as those imposed on the original thief.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Science Technical

n. a container used to collect liquids during a scientific experiment.

n. a vessel designed to collect the products of distillation or other chemical processes.

“The liquid dripped slowly from the tube into the glass receiver.”

“The chemist carefully detached the receiver from the condenser to prevent any atmospheric contamination of the purified distillate.”