collect
verbUK /kəˈlekt/
US /kəˈlekt/
To gather things together in one place.
She likes to collect shiny stones from the beach.
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2. To go and get something or someone from a place.
I need to collect my little brother from school.
3. To receive money that is owed to you.
The landlord came to collect the rent.
4. To bring your thoughts or feelings under control.
She took a deep breath to collect herself before speaking.