Definition of Collect
Collect
col·lect
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to bring things together, usually from scattered positions, to come together or accumulate as a group or mass;
e.g. We must collect our things and leave their house.
(noun)
to seek out, acquire, and gather objects of a particular type in a systematic manner, as a hobby;
e.g. He likes to collect old coins and coins from different countries.
(noun)
to fetch someone or something, to call for them and then take them away from a place, or to go somewhere and receive/accept something that was due;
e.g. Please go and fetch the mail from the mailbox. She went to collect the children from school. When they called his name, he went to the counter to collect his food.
(verb)
to regain one's control or composure, especially after a strong emotional stimulus or reaction, or to concentrate one's ideas or thoughts;
e.g. She stopped to collect herself before speaking. I need a few minutes to collect my thoughts.
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