collected
kəˈlɛktɪd
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Definition of collected - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
emotioncalm and in control of emotions
  • She remained collected during the crisis.
calm composed
2.
gathered itemsgathered into a single collection or volume
  • The author's collected works were published last year.
assembled compiled
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stays calm and in control under stress or pressure
She stayed calm and collected during the emergency.
showing self-control and confidence
He gave a cool, calm, and collected presentation.
all the writings or creations by one person in one set
The library has Shakespeare's collected works.
calm and composed in stressful situations
She remained self-collected during the emergency.

Origin of collected

Latin, collectus (gathered)

Terms with collected included in their meaning

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collected
brought together from various places
waste
materials collected for recycling
business
funds collected by the government to finance public services
places
place where used metal or items are collected and sold
location
place where mail is delivered and collected
wealth
large amount of money collected or owned
collectible item
small card featuring images of characters or athletes, collected and traded
transportation
booth where road tolls are collected

Examples of collected in a sentence

  • Her collected demeanor impressed everyone at the meeting.
  • The collected essays were displayed in the library.
  • Her collected poems won several awards.

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  1. French:serein, recueilli, ...
  2. German:gefasst, gesammelt, ...
  3. Italian:composto, raccolto, ...
  4. Spanish:sereno, completo, ...
  5. Portuguese:sereno, reunido, ...
  6. Chinese:冷静的, 合集的, ...
  7. Japanese:冷静な, 全集の, ...
  8. Arabic:رَابِطُ الْجَأْش, مجموع, ...
  9. Hebrew:רָגוּעַ, מְקוּבָּץ, ...
  10. Russian:собранный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:спокійний, зібраний, ...
  12. Hindi:संयमित, संग्रहित, ...
collect
kəˈlɛkt

Definition of collect - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
gatheringgather items from different places
  • She collects shells from the beach.
accumulate assemble gather
2.
hobbyaccumulate objects as a hobby
  • He collects stamps from around the world.
accumulate assemble gather
3.
business billingobtain funds due for work, sales, or debts
  • The company hired an agency to collect on overdue accounts.

Adjective

1.
telephone callDatedUSpaid for by the person receiving itDatedUS
  • She made a collect call to her parents.
reverse-charge toll-free
2.
shipmentDatedUSpaid for by the person receiving itDatedUS
  • The package was sent collect to the customer.
cash on delivery COD

Noun

1.
religionshort prayer before the lesson in church
  • The priest recited the collect before the reading.
invocation prayer supplication
2.
gamblingRareUKwinning betRareUK
  • He was thrilled with his collect at the races.
payout winnings
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accumulate dust particles on a surface
Books on the shelf collect dust if not cleaned regularly.
assemble people into a group
He collected up the team for a meeting.
organize your mind and focus before doing something important
He stepped outside to collect his thoughts before returning to the negotiation.
phone call paid by the receiver
She made a collect call from the airport.
gather one's thoughts and focus
He needed a few minutes to collect himself before the presentation.
regain mental composure after confusion or shock
After the surprise, she needed a moment to collect her wits.

Origin of collect

Latin, colligere (gather together)

Examples of collect in a sentence

  • They collect donations for the local food bank.
  • She loves to collect vintage postcards.
  • They collect rare coins as a family tradition.
  • They struggled to collect payments from several major clients.
  • We use software to collect outstanding invoices more efficiently.
  • Crowds collected outside the stadium after the match.

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  1. French:ramasser, en appel inversé, ...
  2. German:sammeln, Empfängerbezahlt, ...
  3. Italian:raccogliere, a carico del destinatario, ...
  4. Spanish:recoger, revertido, ...
  5. Portuguese:recolher, a cobrar, ...
  6. Chinese:收集, 对方付费的, ...
  7. Japanese:集める, コレクト, ...
  8. Arabic:جَمَعَ, مَعكوس, ...
  9. Hebrew:לֶאֱסוֹף, גּוֹבִינָא, ...
  10. Russian:собирать, обратный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:збирати, зворотний, ...
  12. Hindi:इकट्ठा करना, प्राप्तकर्ता द्वारा भुगतान, ...
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