receiver
gb/ɹɪsˈivɚ/ us/ɹɪsˈivɚ/
A2
English
~ 4500
vevő, telefonkagyló, vevőkészülék, címzett, kedvezményezett, átvevő, szélső elkapó, elkapó, vagyonfelügyelő, felszámoló, zárgondnok
NOUN
A2
1
Usage pattern:
[someone] picks up the receiver
She picked up the receiver and dialed his number.
Felvette a telefonkagylót, és tárcsázta a számát.
The old radio receiver was still working perfectly.
A régi rádióvevő még mindig tökéletesen működött.
He heard a strange noise coming from the receiver.
Please put down the receiver when you’re finished.
The signal was weak, so the receiver couldn’t pick it up clearly.
Learner examples
I picked up the receiver and said hello.
Felvettem a kagylót, és beleszóltam: Halló?
He put the receiver back on the phone.
Visszatette a telefonkagylót a helyére.
The radio receiver is very old.
She spoke into the receiver.
The receiver is broken.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'receiver' with 'reception' — 'receiver' is the device part, 'reception' is the quality of signal.
Meaning
Part of device that gets signals
Collocations
pick up the receiver
|put down the receiver
|phone receiver
|radio receiver
|signal receiver
Synonyms
handset (Specifically refers to the part of a telephone held in the hand.)
Antonyms
transmitter (A device or part that sends out signals instead of receiving them.)
Themes
technology
|communication
Definition
The part of a phone, radio, or TV that gets sound or signals.
The part of a device, such as a telephone, radio, or television, that receives incoming signals, sounds, or data.
NOUN
A2
2
Usage pattern:
[someone] is the receiver of [something]
The receiver of the package signed for it at the door.
A csomag átvevője az ajtónál aláírta az átvételt.
She was the proud receiver of a scholarship.
Büszke volt rá, hogy ösztöndíjat kapott.
The award receiver thanked everyone for their support.
He’s not just the receiver of help; he also gives back to others.
The charity listed all receivers of donated items.
Learner examples
I am the receiver of this letter.
Én vagyok ennek a levélnek a címzettje.
She is the receiver of the prize.
Ő kapta meg a díjat.
He is the receiver of money from his parents.
The mailman gave it to the receiver.
The teacher named the receivers of the awards.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'receiver' with 'receiving' — 'receiver' is a person, 'receiving' is an action.
Meaning
Person who gets something
Collocations
receiver of the award
|gift receiver
|mail receiver
|receiver of funds
Synonyms
recipient (More formal term for someone who receives something.)
Antonyms
giver (Someone who gives rather than receives something.)
Themes
daily life
|business
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Definition
A person who gets something from someone else.
A person who receives something that is given, sent, or passed to them.
NOUN
B1
TECHNICAL
3
elkapó
B2
The wide receiver caught the ball and ran for a touchdown.
A szélső elkapó elkapta a labdát, és touchdownt szerzett.
He’s one of the best receivers in the league this season.
Ebben a szezonban a liga egyik legjobb elkapója.
The quarterback threw a perfect pass to his receiver.
The coach praised the receivers for their performance.
They drafted a new receiver in the first round.
Learner examples
The receiver caught the ball.
Az elkapó megfogta a labdát.
He is a good football receiver.
Jó elkapó az amerikai futballban.
The quarterback passed to the receiver.
The team has a fast receiver.
The new receiver scored many points.
Common mistake:
Learners unfamiliar with American football may misinterpret this as any person receiving something; context is sports-specific.
Meaning
Football player catching passes
Collocations
wide receiver
|star receiver
|pass to the receiver
Synonyms
pass-catcher (Informal term for a football player who catches passes.)
Antonyms
quarterback (The player who throws passes instead of catching them.)
Themes
sports
Definition
In American football, a player who catches the ball from another player.
In American football, a player whose main role is to catch passes thrown by the quarterback.
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
4
The court appointed a receiver to oversee the company's finances.
A bíróság vagyonfelügyelőt rendelt ki a vállalat pénzügyeinek felügyeletére.
As receiver, she was responsible for selling off assets to pay creditors.
Felszámolóként az volt a feladata, hogy vagyontárgyakat értékesítsen a hitelezők kifizetésére.
The business was placed in the hands of a receiver after going bankrupt.
Receivers must act in the best interests of creditors.
They argued about whether a receiver should be appointed.
Learner examples
The court named a receiver for the company.
A bíróság vagyonfelügyelőt nevezett ki a vállalathoz.
A receiver sold the company's property.
Egy felszámoló eladta a vállalat vagyonát.
The company had a receiver because it had no money.
The bank asked for a receiver to take control.
The receiver paid money to people owed by the company.
Meaning
Person managing bankrupt company's assets
Collocations
court-appointed receiver
|appoint a receiver
|receiver in bankruptcy
Synonyms
trustee (Similar legal role, though can differ in specific duties.)
Antonyms
owner (The person who normally controls the company before financial distress.)
Themes
business
|law
|finance
Definition
A person chosen by a court to take care of a company's money and property when it has big money problems.
A person appointed by a court to manage and protect a company's assets during bankruptcy or financial distress.
Grammar
Dictionary form
receiver
IPA
GB/ɹɪsˈivɚ/
US/ɹɪsˈivɚ/
Syllables & stress
re - ceiv - er (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ceiv)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: receiver
- Plural: receivers
Word family
Forms
receivers
noun
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unreceptive
adjective
Advanced or less common
receivable
adjective
receivership
noun
Expressions
pick up the receiver
1/pˈɪk ˈʌp ðə ɹɪsˈivɚ/
fixed phrase
Lift telephone handset to use it
To lift the part of a phone you hold so you can speak into it or listen.
Examples
- She picked up the receiver and called her friend.
- He picked up the receiver but there was no dial tone.
put down the receiver
1/pˈʊt dˈaʊn ðə ɹɪsˈivɚ/
fixed phrase
Replace phone handset after use
To put back the part of a phone you hold after you are done speaking or listening.
Examples
- He put down the receiver and walked away.
- She put down the receiver with a sigh.