Engelsk

receiver

gb/ɹɪsˈivɚ/ us/ɹɪsˈivɚ/
A2 Engelsk
~ 4500
Betydninger
0 betydninger
Substantiv A2 entity
1

Part of device that gets signals

The part of a phone, radio, or TV that gets sound or signals.

Bruksmønster: [someone] picks up the receiver
Vanlig feil:
Learners sometimes confuse 'receiver' with 'reception' — 'receiver' is the device part, 'reception' is the quality of signal.
Synonymer
handset (Specifically refers to the part of a telephone held in the hand.)
Antonymer
transmitter (A device or part that sends out signals instead of receiving them.)
Ordkombinasjoner
pick up the receiver |put down the receiver |phone receiver |radio receiver |signal receiver
Temaer
technology |communication
Eksempler
  • She picked up the receiver and dialed his number.
  • The old radio receiver was still working perfectly.
  • 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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • I picked up the receiver and said hello.
  • He put the receiver back on the phone.
  • The radio receiver is very old.
  • She spoke into the receiver.
  • The receiver is broken.
Substantiv A2 entity
2

Person who gets something

A person who gets something from someone else.

Bruksmønster: [someone] is the receiver of [something]
Vanlig feil:
Learners may confuse 'receiver' with 'receiving' — 'receiver' is a person, 'receiving' is an action.
Synonymer
recipient (More formal term for someone who receives something.)
Antonymer
giver (Someone who gives rather than receives something.)
Ordkombinasjoner
receiver of the award |gift receiver |mail receiver |receiver of funds
Temaer
daily life |business |core_vocabulary |communication
Eksempler
  • The receiver of the package signed for it at the door.
  • She was the proud receiver of a scholarship.
  • 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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • I am the receiver of this letter.
  • She is the receiver of the prize.
  • He is the receiver of money from his parents.
  • The mailman gave it to the receiver.
  • The teacher named the receivers of the awards.
Substantiv technical B1 entity
3

Football player catching passes

In American football, a player who catches the ball from another player.

Vanlig feil:
Learners unfamiliar with American football may misinterpret this as any person receiving something; context is sports-specific.
Synonymer
pass-catcher (Informal term for a football player who catches passes.)
Antonymer
quarterback (The player who throws passes instead of catching them.)
Ordkombinasjoner
wide receiver |star receiver |pass to the receiver
Temaer
sports
Eksempler
  • The wide receiver caught the ball and ran for a touchdown.
  • He’s one of the best receivers in the league this season.
  • 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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • The receiver caught the ball.
  • He is a good football receiver.
  • The quarterback passed to the receiver.
  • The team has a fast receiver.
  • The new receiver scored many points.
Substantiv technical B2 entity
4

Person managing bankrupt company's assets

A person chosen by a court to take care of a company's money and property when it has big money problems.

Synonymer
trustee (Similar legal role, though can differ in specific duties.)
Antonymer
owner (The person who normally controls the company before financial distress.)
Ordkombinasjoner
court-appointed receiver |appoint a receiver |receiver in bankruptcy
Temaer
business |law |finance
Eksempler
  • The court appointed a receiver to oversee the company's finances.
  • As receiver, she was responsible for selling off assets to pay creditors.
  • 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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • The court named a receiver for the company.
  • A receiver sold the company's property.
  • 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.
Grammatikk
Oppslagsform
receiver
IPA
GB/ɹɪsˈivɚ/
US/ɹɪsˈivɚ/
Stavelser og trykk
re - ceiv - er (3 stavelser)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ceiv)
Bøyingsformer
Noun
  • Base: receiver
  • Plural: receivers
Ordfamilie
Forms
receivers noun
Core family
receive verb A2 reception noun B1 receipt noun A2
Related words
recipient noun B2 receptionist noun B1 receptive adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unreceptive adjective
Advanced or less common
receivable adjective receivership noun
Uttrykk

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.

Eksempler
  • 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.

Eksempler
  • He put down the receiver and walked away.
  • She put down the receiver with a sigh.

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