re·ceiv·er 
/rɪˈsi:vɚ/ noun
plural re·ceiv·ers /rɪˈsi:vɚ/ noun [count] 1 : the part of a telephone that you pick up and hold near your face when you are making or receiving a phone call
▪ She angrily slammed down the phone's receiver. 2 : radio or television equipment that changes signals into sound and pictures
▪ a satellite receiver 3 American football : a player who catches passes thrown by the quarterback — see also wide receiver 4 law : a person who is chosen to take control of a bankrupt business or its property
▪ She was listed as the receiver in the bankruptcy proceedings. 5 law : a person who buys or takes goods knowing that they have been stolen
▪ a receiver of stolen property
▪ She angrily slammed down the phone's receiver.
▪ a satellite receiver
▪ She was listed as the receiver in the bankruptcy proceedings.
▪ a receiver of stolen property
