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collecting

2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. collect (verb)
  2. re-collect (transitive verb)

2col·lect

verb \kə-ˈlekt\

Definition of COLLECT

transitive verb
1
a : to bring together into one body or place b : to gather or exact from a number of persons or sources <collect taxes> c : to gather an accumulation of (objects) especially as a hobby <collects stamps>
2
: infer, deduce
3
: to gain or regain control of <collect his thoughts>
4
: to claim as due and receive payment for
5
: to get and bring with one; specifically : pick up <went to collect her at the train station>
intransitive verb
1
: to come together in a band, group, or mass : gather
2
a : to collect objects b : to receive payment <collecting on the insurance>

Examples of COLLECT

  1. They hope to collect over 1,000 signatures on the petition.
  2. He collected stories from all over the world.
  3. They collected information about the community.
  4. We collected soil samples from several areas on the site.
  5. We collected our baggage from the baggage claim at the airport.
  6. I left my suit at the cleaners and I have to collect it today.
  7. She enjoys collecting antique teapots.
  8. He has an impressive stamp collection, though he has been collecting for only a few years.
  9. I took a minute to collect my thoughts.

Origin of COLLECT

Latin collectus, past participle of colligere to collect, from com- + legere to gather — more at legend
First Known Use: 1563

Related to COLLECT

See Synonym Discussion at gather

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