receive word (from someone or something)

receive word (from someone or something)

To get or be given a message or communication (from someone or something). We're receiving word that the suspect is moving south on Broadway in a white pickup truck. I received word from my brother that his flight will be delayed. He's received word from a higher authority to begin the evacuation.
See also: receive, someone, word
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

receive word

(from someone or something) Go to word (from someone or something).
See also: receive, word
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • receive word
  • get word (from someone or something)
  • have word (from someone or something)
  • word by word
  • from the word go
  • leave word for
  • leave word for (one)
  • false friend
  • word for word
  • in a word