B2nountechnologymedia
US/rɪˈsiː.vər/
UK/rɪˈsiː.və/
a device that picks up radio or TV signals, the handset of a phone, or someone who receives something
In context
She picked up the receiver and dialed the number.
The receiver of the message must reply within a day.
The signal travels from the transmitter to the receiver.
Words that go with receiver
verb + noun
- pick up the receiverHe picked up the receiver, but the line was dead.
- put down the receiverHe put down the receiver and stared at the wall.
noun + noun
- GPS receiverThe hiker checked his GPS receiver to find the path.
- radio receiverAn old radio receiver sat on the shelf.
- satellite receiverThe satellite receiver needs a clear view of the sky.
noun + preposition
- receiver ofThe receiver of the gift sent a thank-you note.
adjective + noun
- wide receiverThe wide receiver caught the ball and ran forty yards.