noun

reception

Translation

reception, front desk, welcome, party

The wedding reception was beautiful.

Please check in at the reception desk.

The new policy had a mixed reception.

My phone has bad reception here.

a/the reception (event) The wedding reception starts at 6 PM.

at reception (place) Please wait for me at reception.

a ... reception (reaction) His speech got a cold reception.

good/bad reception (signal) I have poor reception in this area.

Synonyms: party, welcome, greeting; (signal) signal strength

From Latin 'recipere' (to receive), from 're-' (back) + 'capere' (to take).

Think of 'receiving' guests at a party, or your phone 'receiving' a signal.