receiver

• Nom désignant une personne ou un appareil qui reçoit quelque chose, comme le combiné d'un téléphone, un décodeur de signaux radio, ou une personne qui accepte une livraison ou une transmission.

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.

   Combiné téléphonique

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

   Synonymeshandset

2. RecipientB1formal

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

   bénéficiaire

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

   Synonymesaddresseebeneficiarydoneegranteepayeerecipient

   Antonymesdonorgiversender

3. Sports positionB2formalamerican

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

   Receveur (football américain / 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.

   Récepteur (appareil de réception de signaux)

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

   Synonymesdemodulatorradioradio receivertunerwireless