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receiver
An electronic device that receives television or radio signals (e.g., from a satellite or from a cable network) and prepares them for playback on a television or stereo system.
Ich brauche einen neuen Receiver, um die HD-Sender empfangen zu können.
I need a new receiver so I can receive the HD channels.
receiver
In audio technology, a device that combines an amplifier and a radio receiver (tuner) in one housing and serves as the center of a hi-fi or home theater system.
Sein neuer AV-Receiver hat genug Anschlüsse für den Fernseher, den Blu-ray-Player und die Spielkonsole.
His new AV receiver has enough connections for the TV, the Blu-ray player, and the game console.
receiver
In American football, a player on the offensive team whose main task is to catch passes from the quarterback (e.g., a wide receiver or tight end).
Der junge Receiver fing den Ball in der Endzone für einen entscheidenden Touchdown.
The young receiver caught the ball in the end zone for a decisive touchdown.
'Receiver' is an English loanword derived from the verb 'to receive' (empfangen). In all technical meanings, it describes a device that receives and processes signals.
Der Receiver empfängt die Signale über die Satellitenschüssel.
The receiver receives the signals through the satellite dish.
To distinguish the technical meanings, pay attention to the context. If it is about 'Sender' (channels/stations), 'Satellit' (satellite), or 'Fernsehen' (television), it usually means a TV receiver. With topics like 'Heimkino' (home theater), 'Lautsprecher' (speakers), or 'Verstärker' (amplifier), it refers to an audio hub.
Mein neuer Fernseher hat bereits einen Receiver für das Kabelfernsehen integriert.
My new television already has a receiver for cable TV integrated.
In connection with television technology, 'Receiver' is often used with verbs such as 'anschließen' (to connect), 'einstellen' (to set up/tune), or 'programmieren' (to program).
Kannst du mir helfen, den neuen Satelliten-Receiver anzuschließen?
Can you help me connect the new satellite receiver?
You can clearly recognize the sports meaning from the context of 'American Football'. Words like 'Quarterback', 'Pass' (pass), 'fangen' (to catch), or 'Touchdown' signal that a player is meant.
Der Receiver war völlig frei und konnte den Pass des Quarterbacks leicht fangen.
The receiver was completely open and was able to catch the quarterback's pass easily.
In American football, 'Receiver' is often specified more precisely as a position. The most common terms are 'Wide Receiver' or 'Tight End'.
Er gilt als der beste Wide Receiver der gesamten Liga.
He is considered the best wide receiver in the entire league.
box
Both words can refer to an electronic device for receiving television signals. Receiver describes the receiving and processing function more precisely, while Box is often the general term or the term used by the provider. Use Receiver when talking about the function and Box mainly for a device supplied by the provider.
Für den Empfang der Satellitensignale brauche ich einen Receiver.
I need a receiver to pick up satellite signals.
Der Anbieter schickt mir eine neue Box für den Fernsehempfang.
The provider is sending me a new box for television reception.
