Cerca
to collect
01
raccogliere
to gather together things from different places or people
Transitive: to collect sth
Example
The scientist collected samples of soil and water from different locations for environmental analysis.
The farmer collected ripe apples from the orchard to sell at the farmer 's market.
The teacher asked the students to collect data for their science project.
02
riscuotere, raccogliere
to gather payments owed by individuals or entities
Transitive: to collect payments
Example
The library implemented a new system to collect fines for overdue books.
The tax authorities dispatched officers to collect outstanding taxes from delinquent taxpayers.
The utility company sent representatives to collect utility bills from residents in the neighborhood.
03
collezionare, racogliere
to get and keep interesting or valuable items of a particular kind as a pastime
Transitive: to collect particular items
Example
The museum curator collects antique artworks for the museum 's collection.
John collects rare stamps from around the world.
My grandmother collects porcelain dolls and has a vast display in her living room.
04
riunirsi, collezionare
to assemble into a unified body or gathering
Intransitive: to collect somewhere
Example
Protesters collected in the town square to voice their concerns about environmental policies.
The students collected in the auditorium for the morning assembly.
The employees collected in the conference room for the monthly staff meeting.
05
raccolta, collezionare
to gather contributions from individuals or organizations for a charitable cause or purpose
Transitive: to collect contributions
Example
Volunteers collected funds outside the grocery store for disaster relief efforts following the hurricane.
The charity event collected donations to support medical research and treatment for rare diseases.
The community center collected donations of clothing and blankets for families affected by the fire.
06
chiamare in collettivo, inviare in porto assegnato
make a telephone call or mail a package so that the recipient pays
07
ritirare, collezionare
to go and get something that belongs to one or is ready for one
Transitive: to collect sth
collect
01
in contrassegno, pagabile alla consegna
payable by the recipient on delivery
Collect
01
colletta, preghiera collettiva
a short prayer generally preceding the lesson in the Church of Rome or the Church of England
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The scientist collected samples of soil and water from different locations for environmental analysis.
The farmer collected ripe apples from the orchard to sell at the farmer's market.
The teacher asked the students to collect data for their science project.
The students were instructed to collect leaves for their biology project.
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