to bring (things) together in one place; specif to assemble a collection of (things) as a hobby
to gather or exact (e.g. payments or contributions) from a number of sources
collect taxes
to come together in a band, group, or mass; to gather
to fetch (something or somebody) from a place
It's your turn to collect the children from school
to accumulate or gather (something) passively
Books collect dust
to gain or regain control of (something or oneself)
He tried to collect his thoughts
to claim as due and receive possession or payment of (something)
She is entitled to collect social security
chiefly Brit to gain or obtain (something)
to come together in a band, group, or mass; to gather
(often + on) to receive payment
By collecting on his insurance he was able to replace the camera