collect >> /kəˈlɛkt/
Definition: [transitive verb] Bring or gather together (things, typically when scattered or widespread)
Example: he went around the office collecting old coffee cups
Definition: [transitive verb] Call for and take away; fetch.
Example: the children were collected from school
Definition: [transitive verb] Regain control of oneself, typically after a shock.
Example: he paused for a moment to take a breath, to collect himself
Definition: [transitive verb] Conclude; infer.
Definition: [transitive verb] Cause (a horse) to bring its hind legs further forward as it moves, thereby shortening the stride and increasing balance and impulsion.
Example: a rider should want to be able to collect a horse when hacking
Definition: [adverb] (with reference to making a phone call) in a way that is paid for by the person receiving it.
Definition: [adjective] (of a phone call) paid for by the person receiving it.
Example: a collect call