What does "receiving" mean?

1. (getting something) getting or accepting something that someone has sent or given to you. 2. (the act of getting) the act of getting or taking something that is sent.

How do you use "receiving"?

As a verb, it is the continuous form of 'receive'. Often used in formal or legal contexts to describe the official acceptance of goods or people.

receiving

v. · n.

US //ɹəˈsivɪŋ// UK //ɹɪsˈiːvɪŋ// re·ceiv·ing

1 getting something (v.)
A2 Elementary

getting or accepting something that someone has sent or given to you.

the present participle of 'receive', indicating the ongoing act of accepting delivery, acquisition, or communication.

Example

She is receiving many emails about the new job opening.

Example

The charity is currently receiving donations from all over the country to support the emergency relief efforts.

Usage

As a verb, it is the continuous form of 'receive'.
- sending
- giving
2 the act of getting (n.)
B2 Upper Intermediate Formal

the act of getting or taking something that is sent.

the act or process of accepting or taking delivery of something.

Example

The receiving of the award was the proudest moment of his life.

Example

The formal receiving of the diplomatic guests took place in the main hall of the embassy.

Usage

Often used in formal or legal contexts to describe the official acceptance of goods or people.
- reception
- acceptance
- delivery
- dispatch