Meaning of collect in English
US /kəˈlɛkt/ UK /kəˈlɛkt/
1. come together from different places; gather in one place
Dirt and leaves always collect in the gutters after a storm.
2. bring a number of things, or a large amount of something, together; go to fetch
They collected wood for the fire.
3. gather a number of things as a hobby
My hobby is collecting coins and stamps.