reception

noun

UK /rɪˈsepʃ(ə)n/

Word Forms

singular	reception
plural	receptions

1
uncountable the part of a large building such as a hotel or office where there is someone whose job is to welcome visitors, deal with questions etc
Visitors must report to reception first.
If you need anything, please ask at the reception desk.
Synonyms and related words
Rooms and areas in hotels and guest houses
bridal suite
check-in
coffee shop
Synonyms and related words
Rooms in theatres, restaurants and other public buildings
apartment
auditorium
ballroom
1. 1a
  Britishthe area in front of this
  I’ll meet you in reception.
  Synonyms and related words
  Rooms and areas in hotels and guest houses
  bridal suite
  check-in
  coffee shop
  Synonyms and related words
  Rooms in theatres, restaurants and other public buildings
  apartment
  auditorium
  ballroom
2
countable a formal party to welcome someone or to celebrate something
There will be a reception for the new president.
a wedding reception
Synonyms and related words
Parties and celebrations
afterparty
all-nighter
baby shower
3
singular the way in which someone or something is received or welcomed
a mixed/warm/cool etc reception:
Crawford’s performance met with a mixed reception from the critics.
Synonyms and related words
Entertaining guests
ask
catering
disinvite
4
uncountable the quality or strength of the picture or sound that you receive on a television, radio, or mobile phone
Mobile phone users were complaining of poor reception.
Synonyms and related words
Radio, radar and sonar signals
atmospherics
directional
footprint
5
countable/uncountable formalthe process of receiving someone or something
Synonyms and related words
The process of getting or collecting things or information
collection
acquisition
gathering
6
uncountable linguisticsthe ability to understand language, in contrast to production
Synonyms and related words
Language teaching and learning
affective filter
audiolingualism
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