receiver

US /rɪˈsiː.vɚ/
UK /rɪˈsiː.vɚ/
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1.

receptor, destinatário

a person who receives something

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The receiver of the gift was very happy.
O receptor do presente ficou muito feliz.
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He acted as the receiver for the stolen goods.
Ele agiu como o receptor dos bens roubados.
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2.

receptor

a device that receives electrical signals and converts them into sound or light, for example, a radio or television

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The old radio receiver still works perfectly.
O antigo receptor de rádio ainda funciona perfeitamente.
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He adjusted the satellite receiver to get a clearer picture.
Ele ajustou o receptor de satélite para obter uma imagem mais clara.
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receivertunertransceiver
3.

receptor, fone

the part of a telephone that you hold to your ear to hear the person you are talking to

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She picked up the receiver and dialed the number.
Ela pegou o receptor e discou o número.
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He put the receiver back on the hook.
Ele colocou o receptor de volta no gancho.
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4.

receptor (futebol americano)

a player on an American football team whose role is to catch passes thrown by the quarterback

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The wide receiver made an incredible catch in the end zone.
O wide receiver fez uma recepção incrível na end zone.
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The quarterback threw a perfect pass to his star receiver.
O quarterback lançou um passe perfeito para seu receptor estrela.
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wide receivertight end
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