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receiving

UK
/rɪˈsiːvɪŋ/
US
/rɪˈsivɪŋ/
receiving in

Translations

receivingnoun
receivings
pl
réceptionPour l’action de recevoir, de prendre livraison ou d’être destinataire de quelque chose.
The receiving of the package was delayed due to the storm.
La réception du colis a été retardée à cause de la tempête.
Synonyms
welcome
reception
receipt
acquisition
acceptance
receivinggerund / present participle
UK
/rɪˈsiːvɪŋ/
US
/rɪˈsivɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something intended for or engaged in receiving.
récepteurPour un appareil ou un dispositif destiné à recevoir un signal ; s’emploie souvent dans des syntagmes techniques comme « antenne réceptrice ».
The receiving antenna was installed on the roof.
L’antenne réceptrice a été installée sur le toit.
Synonyms
acceptant
taking
open
welcoming
receptive
accepting
receiveverb

receiving

Gerund

received
Past Simple
received
Past Participle
receiving
Gerund
UK
/rɪˈsiːv/
US
/rɪˈsiv/
She received a gift from her friend on her birthday.
Elle a reçu un cadeau de son ami pour son anniversaire.
recevoirDans le domaine sportif, notamment pour la remise en jeu ou la réception d’un service.
Our team won the toss and chose to receive in the second half.
Notre équipe a gagné le tirage au sort et a choisi de recevoir en seconde mi-temps.
recevoirEn contexte passif, pour exprimer le fait de subir ou de faire l’objet de quelque chose.
The proposal received a lot of criticism from the board.
La proposition a reçu beaucoup de critiques de la part du conseil.
Additional translations
être accueilliPour la réaction d’un événement, d’une nouvelle ou d’une proposition par un groupe ou un public.
accueillirPour une réception formelle ou cérémonielle, ou au sens de bien accueillir quelqu’un.
Synonyms
gain
collect
take
welcome
accept
acquire
get
obtain
Antonyms
give
send

Definitions

receivingnoun
The act of taking or acquiring something that is given, sent, or transmitted.
The receiving of the package was delayed due to the storm.
The process or act of being given or presented with something.
The receiving of the award was a proud moment for her.
A place or area where goods or people are received.
The receiving area was crowded with new shipments.
receivinggerund / present participle
Designed or intended for receiving something.
The receiving antenna was installed on the roof.
receiveverb
To be given, presented with, or paid something.
She received a gift from her friend on her birthday.
To react to something in a specified way.
The news was received with mixed emotions by the team.
To take delivery of something sent or communicated.
He received the package from the courier this morning.
To experience or be subject to a specified treatment.
The proposal received a lot of criticism from the board.
To greet or welcome someone formally.
The ambassador received the guests at the embassy.
In sports, to gain possession of the ball or serve after it has been kicked, bowled, or served by the opposing side.
Our team won the toss and chose to receive in the second half.
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