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Collocation

receive a notification

verb + article + noun verb + noun phrase

to get an alert or message from a system, app, or device that informs you about something

receive a notification: to get an alert or message from a system, app, or device that informs you about something

Definition

'receive a notification' is a common English collocation. to get an alert or message from a system, app, or device that informs you about something

receive + a notification

“You will receive a notification when your package is delivered.”

Examples

  • I receive a notification every time someone comments on my post.
  • You will receive a notification when the meeting starts.
  • She received a notification that her flight gate had changed.
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  • We did not receive a notification about the system update.
  • If you enable alerts, you can receive a notification the moment a payment fails.
  • He receives a notification whenever his security camera detects movement.
  • You may receive a notification asking you to verify your email address.
  • They have received a notification confirming the reservation.
  • Customers receive a notification if their order is delayed by more than an hour.