receiver
gb/ɹɪsˈivɚ/ us/ɹɪsˈivɚ/
A2
Англійська
~ 4500
Значення
0 значень
Іменник
A2
entity
1
Part of device that gets signals
The part of a phone, radio, or TV that gets sound or signals.
Модель уживання:
[someone] picks up the receiver
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'receiver' with 'reception' — 'receiver' is the device part, 'reception' is the quality of signal.
Синоніми
handset (Specifically refers to the part of a telephone held in the hand.)
Антоніми
transmitter (A device or part that sends out signals instead of receiving them.)
Словосполучення
pick up the receiver
|put down the receiver
|phone receiver
|radio receiver
|signal receiver
Теми
technology
|communication
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- 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.
Іменник
A2
entity
2
Person who gets something
A person who gets something from someone else.
Модель уживання:
[someone] is the receiver of [something]
Поширена помилка:
Learners may confuse 'receiver' with 'receiving' — 'receiver' is a person, 'receiving' is an action.
Синоніми
recipient (More formal term for someone who receives something.)
Антоніми
giver (Someone who gives rather than receives something.)
Словосполучення
receiver of the award
|gift receiver
|mail receiver
|receiver of funds
Теми
daily life
|business
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- 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.
Іменник
technical
B1
entity
3
Football player catching passes
In American football, a player who catches the ball from another player.
Поширена помилка:
Learners unfamiliar with American football may misinterpret this as any person receiving something; context is sports-specific.
Синоніми
pass-catcher (Informal term for a football player who catches passes.)
Антоніми
quarterback (The player who throws passes instead of catching them.)
Словосполучення
wide receiver
|star receiver
|pass to the receiver
Теми
sports
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- 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.
Іменник
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.
Синоніми
trustee (Similar legal role, though can differ in specific duties.)
Антоніми
owner (The person who normally controls the company before financial distress.)
Словосполучення
court-appointed receiver
|appoint a receiver
|receiver in bankruptcy
Теми
business
|law
|finance
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- 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.
Граматика
Словникова форма
receiver
IPA
GB/ɹɪsˈivɚ/
US/ɹɪsˈivɚ/
Склади й наголос
re - ceiv - er (3 склади)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ceiv)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: receiver
- Plural: receivers
Споріднені слова
Forms
receivers
noun
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unreceptive
adjective
Advanced or less common
receivable
adjective
receivership
noun
Вирази
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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- He put down the receiver and walked away.
- She put down the receiver with a sigh.