Definition of "Collect" :

noun: a short prayer generally preceding the lesson in the Church of Rome or the Church of England

verb: assemble or get together

verb: get or bring together

verb: call for and obtain payment of

"We collected over a million dollars in outstanding debts."

verb: get or gather together

verb: gather or collect

adjective: payable by the recipient on delivery

"A collect call."

adverb: make a telephone call or mail a package so that the recipient pays

"Call collect."