receiver in German
receiver in German is Empfänger, Hehler, Konkursverwalter — receiver means a person or thing that receives something.
receiver in German
Empfänger
A person who receives.
Hehler
A person who accepts stolen goods. [from 14th c.]
Konkursverwalter
A person or company appointed to settle the affairs of an insolvent entity. [from 18th c.]
Insolvenzverwalter
A person or company appointed to settle the affairs of an insolvent entity. [from 18th c.]
Empfänger
Any of several electronic devices that receive electromagnetic waves, or signals transmitted as such. [from 19th c.]
Empfangsgerät
Any of several electronic devices that receive electromagnetic waves, or signals transmitted as such. [from 19th c.]
Hörer
The part of a telephone handset contained in the earpiece; (hence) the handset itself; an earpiece. [from 19th c.]
What does "receiver" mean?
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noun A person or thing that receives something.
"As the receiver of the award, she gave a short thank-you speech."
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noun An electronic device that picks up broadcast signals, or the earpiece of a phone.
"He turned up the volume on the radio receiver."
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noun A person appointed to manage the assets of a company going through bankruptcy.
"The court appointed a receiver to oversee the failed business."
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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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "receiver" in German?
"receiver" in German is Empfänger, Hehler, Konkursverwalter. 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 German, "receiver" is Empfänger, Hehler, Konkursverwalter.
Are there other ways to say "receiver" in German?
Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "receiver": Empfänger, Hehler, Konkursverwalter, Insolvenzverwalter, Empfangsgerät, Hörer.
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