receiver

An official appointed to manage a company's assets during insolvency.

"A receiver was appointed to manage the failing business."

An electronic device that converts broadcast signals into sound or pictures.

"Our new radio receiver has excellent sound quality."

The part of a telephone held to the ear for listening.

"She picked up the receiver to answer the call."

A person or thing that gets or accepts something.

"The charity is a receiver of many generous donations."