receiver

/rɪˈsiːvər/
noun
  1. The part of a telephone that you hold to your ear and mouth to speak and listen.
    • The phone rang, but when I lifted the receiver, no one was there.
    • He picked up the receiver and dialed the number.
    • She put the receiver down gently after the call ended.
  2. A device that receives signals (such as radio, TV, or satellite signals) and converts them into sound or pictures.
    • He bought a new receiver for his home theater system.
    • The radio receiver picked up a distant station clearly.
    • The satellite receiver allows us to watch hundreds of channels.
  3. A person who receives something (such as a gift, message, or stolen goods).
    • In communication, the receiver decodes the message sent by the speaker.
    • The police arrested the receiver of the stolen jewelry.
    • The receiver of the award gave a heartfelt speech.
  4. In American football, a player who catches passes thrown by the quarterback.
    • The wide receiver caught the ball and ran for a touchdown.
    • The quarterback threw a long pass to the receiver.
    • He is the team's best receiver, with over 1,000 yards this season.
  5. A person appointed by a court to manage the property or finances of a bankrupt company or estate.
    • The court appointed a receiver to handle the company's debts.
    • After the bankruptcy filing, a receiver took control of the business.
    • The receiver sold off the assets to pay creditors.