receiver

• Sustantivo que designa a una persona o dispositivo que recibe algo, como el auricular de un teléfono, un decodificador de señales de radio o alguien que acepta una entrega o transmisión.

A noun referring to a person or device that receives something, such as a telephone handset, a radio signal decoder, or a person who accepts a delivery or transmission.

1. Telephone handsetA2formal

   The part of a telephone that you hold to your ear and mouth.

   auricular de teléfono

   • He picked up the receiver and dialed the number.
   • The receiver was left off the hook.
   • She spoke softly into the receiver.

   Sinónimoshandset

2. RecipientB1formal

   A person who receives something, such as a letter, award, or payment.

   Receptor / destinatario

   • She was the receiver of the prestigious award.
   • The receiver of the package must sign for it.
   • He is the receiver of the inheritance.

   Sinónimosaddresseebeneficiarydoneegranteepayeerecipient

   Antónimosdonorgiversender

3. Sports positionB2formalamerican

   A player in American football or rugby who catches the ball.

   Receptor en fútbol americano o rugby

   • The wide receiver caught the touchdown pass.
   • He is the best receiver on the team.
   • The quarterback threw the ball to the receiver.

4. Radio or signal deviceB1formal

   A device that receives radio, television, or other signals.

   Receptor de señales

   • The radio receiver picked up the broadcast clearly.
   • The satellite receiver is installed on the roof.
   • The receiver converts the signal into audio.

   Sinónimosdemodulatorradioradio receivertunerwireless