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.
"The receiver of the parcel has to sign for it at the door."
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noun An electronic device that picks up broadcast signals, or the earpiece of a phone.
"The old receiver on the kitchen shelf still picks up the local station."
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noun A person appointed to manage the assets of a company going through bankruptcy.
"The receiver sold off the shop's stock to pay back the creditors."
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noun In American football, a player whose job is to catch passes.
"The quarterback threw a long pass, and the receiver sprinted down the field."
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receiver in a sentence
- The receiver of the parcel has to sign for it at the door.
- Every message needs a clear sender and a receiver, or it gets lost.
- The old receiver on the kitchen shelf still picks up the local station.
- She lifted the receiver and dialled her sister's number.
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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: "The receiver of the parcel has to sign for it at the door." 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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