collect
//kəˈlɛkt//
Verb
collectInfinitive
collectPresent tense
collectedPast tense
collectedPast participle
collectingPresent participle
collectsThird-person singular
1
To bring or gather things together from different places or sources
She collects stamps from different countries.
2
To accumulate items of a particular kind as a hobby or for study
She collects stamps from different countries.
3
To go to a place and bring someone or something away
I'll collect you from the station at 6 p.m.
4
To obtain payment or money that is owed
The company is trying to collect unpaid debts from customers.
5
To regain control of oneself or one's emotions
She took a deep breath to collect herself before the interview.
Antonym
Adjective
1
To be paid for by the person receiving a phone call rather than the caller
I made a collect call to my parents from the airport.
Adverb
1
In a manner where payment is made by the recipient
I'd like to call my parents collect.