Popularity; good reception — how well something is received or the audience reaction.
彼のギャグはいつも受けがいい。
His jokes always go over well.
あの映画は若者の間で受けが良かった。
That movie was well received among young people.
そのCMは意図的に“受け”を狙って作られている。
That commercial was deliberately made to get a laugh/appeal.
Defense; the act or skill of taking/absorbing an opponent's attack; also used to mean the impression or reputation received.
彼は受けが巧くて、相手の突き合いでも冷静に対処する。
He is good at defense and calmly handles his opponent's strikes.
守備の受けを固めるために練習を重ねた。
We practiced a lot to solidify our defensive play.
その発言は会社の受けが悪く、評判を落とした。
That remark was poorly received by the company and hurt its reputation.
Agreement; obtaining someone's approval or consent.
新しい企画は上司の受けを得てから進める予定だ。
The new plan will proceed after getting approval from the boss.
プレゼンの受けは上々で、プロジェクトは承認された。
The presentation was well received and the project was approved.
The person who receives a technique (e.g., in martial arts or partnered practice) — the uke in training/drills.
稽古では受けと仕手を交互に練習する。
In training we alternate practicing as uke and as the one executing the technique.
彼女は受け役が上手で、相手の動きに合わせるのが得意だ。
She's good at being uke and is skilled at matching her partner's movements.
Slang (in gay contexts): the submissive/receiving partner (the 'bottom'). Usually informal and often written in kana.
SNSの自己紹介で『うけ』と書いている人がいた。
There was someone who wrote 'uke' in their social media bio.
その話題は性的な意味合いが強いので、公の場では慎重に扱うべきだ。
That topic has strong sexual connotations, so it should be handled carefully in public.