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receiver in Dutch

receiver in Dutch is curator, hoorn — receiver means a person or thing that receives something.

receiver in Dutch

curator
noun
A person or company appointed to settle the affairs of an insolvent entity. [from 18th c.]
hoorn
noun
The part of a telephone handset contained in the earpiece; (hence) the handset itself; an earpiece. [from 19th c.]

What does "receiver" mean?

  1. noun A person or thing that receives something.
    "As the receiver of the award, she gave a short thank-you speech."
  2. noun An electronic device that picks up broadcast signals, or the earpiece of a phone.
    "He turned up the volume on the radio receiver."
  3. noun A person appointed to manage the assets of a company going through bankruptcy.
    "The court appointed a receiver to oversee the failed business."
  4. noun In American football, a player whose job is to catch passes.
    "The receiver caught the ball in the end zone for a touchdown."

receiver in a sentence

  • As the receiver of the award, she gave a short thank-you speech.
  • He turned up the volume on the radio receiver.
  • The court appointed a receiver to oversee the failed business.
  • The receiver caught the ball in the end zone for a touchdown.

Similar words in Dutch

Common Dutch translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "receiver" in Dutch?

"receiver" in Dutch is curator, hoorn. receiver means: A person or thing that receives something.

How do you use "receiver" in a sentence?

Example: "As the receiver of the award, she gave a short thank-you speech." In Dutch, "receiver" is curator, hoorn.

Are there other ways to say "receiver" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "receiver": curator, hoorn.

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