reception
- 01 A2 Elementary
the place in a hotel or office where you go when you first arrive.
the area or desk in a commercial establishment where guests or clients are greeted and processed upon arrival.
Simple“Please leave your room key at reception when you go out for the day.”
In context“The visitor was asked to wait at the reception desk while the assistant notified the manager of his arrival.”
Synonymsfront desklobby - 02 B1 Intermediate
the quality of a radio, television, or mobile phone signal.
the efficiency or clarity with which a device receives broadcast or telecommunication signals.
Simple“I am sorry I missed your call; the phone reception is very poor in the mountains.”
In context“The technician explained that the thick concrete walls of the basement were responsible for the intermittent television reception.”
- 03 B1 Intermediate
a formal social event or party to welcome someone or celebrate something.
a formal social occasion held to welcome guests or celebrate a specific event, such as a wedding.
Simple“The wedding reception was held in a beautiful garden near the lake.”
In context“Following the keynote speech, the university hosted a formal reception where faculty members could interact with the visiting scholars.”
- 04 B2 Upper Intermediate
the way people react to a new idea, book, or person.
the manner in which something or someone is greeted or responded to by an audience.
Simple“The author's new book got a very warm reception from the critics.”
In context“The proposed policy changes met with a hostile reception from the local community during the town hall meeting.”
- 05 B2 Upper Intermediate
the first year of school for young children, before Year 1.
the first year of primary school for children aged four to five, preceding Year 1.
Simple“My daughter is starting reception this September and she is very excited.”
In context“The curriculum in reception focuses heavily on social development and basic literacy through play-based learning.”
UsageOften used as a modifier, as in 'reception class' or 'reception teacher'.
Synonyms - 06 C1 Advanced
the act of catching a pass in a game like American football.
the successful catching of a forward pass by an eligible receiver.
Simple“The wide receiver made a spectacular reception right on the touchline.”
In context“He finished the season with over eighty receptions, breaking the previous franchise record for a rookie players in his position.”
Synonyms
From Middle English recepcion, reception, from Middle French reception, from Latin receptiōn- (“the act of receiving; reception”), from recipiō (“receive”), from re- (“back”) + capiō (“to hold”). Equivalent to receive + -tion.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.