receiver

S2 W2

BrE /rɪˈsiːvə/ AmE /rɪˈsiːvə/

noun en → es

1 PERSON [singular] B1

a person who receives something, especially a message or payment

receptor, destinatario, receptor de pago

  • the receiver of sth

Collocations receiver of a prize · receiver of aid

  • The company is the main receiver of government grants.

    La empresa es el principal destinatario de las subvenciones gubernamentales.

2 DEVICE [singular] B1

a device that receives radio or television signals and converts them into sound and images

receptor, receptor de televisión/radio

  • a receiver for sth

Collocations television receiver · radio receiver

  • He bought a new television receiver.

    Compró un nuevo receptor de televisión.

3 SPORT [singular] B2

a player in some sports who tries to catch or receive the ball, puck, etc.

receptor, jugador receptor

  • the receiver of a team

Collocations football receiver · basketball receiver

4 LEGAL [singular] C1

a person who receives property or money from a will, contract, etc.

beneficiario, heredero

  • the receiver of sth

Collocations receiver of an inheritance · receiver of a trust fund