"receiver" meaning in English

See receiver in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /rəˈsi.vɚ/ [US], /rɪˈsiː.və/ [UK] Audio: en-us-receiver.ogg [US] Forms: receiver [singular], receivers [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A receiver is an electronic device that changes a radio signal into useful information.
    Sense id: simple-receiver-en-noun-XuGHXoog
  2. A receiver is an attorney or trustee who temporarily either owns or manages property that is the subject of a lawsuit.
    Sense id: simple-receiver-en-noun-coM2nC2r Categories (other): Law
     
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