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gather; obtain; receive; end
Meanings
8 senses · 22 examplesverb
to gather in; to bring inside; to collect
Often used for collecting scattered items or bringing things indoors.
Please bring the clothes hanging outside indoors.
The children are collecting toys in the yard.
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The rain is coming, quickly pack up the stall.
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to take back; to reclaim; to collect (what is due)
Used for reclaiming property, collecting debts, or taking back control.
The company decided to reclaim that old debt.
This land has been nationalized by the state.
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The landlord came to collect the rent.
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to obtain (economic benefit); to earn; to receive
Specifically refers to financial income or gains.
His income this year is higher than last year.
This investment has yielded good returns.
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We need to calculate our income and expenditure.
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to harvest; to reap (crops)
Used almost exclusively for agricultural harvest.
The farmers are harvesting wheat in the fields.
This autumn, the apple harvest is very good.
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to receive; to accept; to take in
Used for receiving objects, signals, or people.
I received your email.
This hospital has taken in many homeless patients.
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The master has taken on another new apprentice.
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to restrain; to control (emotions or actions)
Often used for controlling one's temper, heart, or impulses.
He was so angry he could hardly control his temper.
The game is over, but the audience's hearts are still captivated.
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You need to learn to focus your mind and concentrate on studying.
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to arrest; to detain; to take into custody
formalFormal or legal term for arrest and imprisonment.
The suspect has been taken into custody by the police.
While awaiting trial, he was detained in the detention center.
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to end; to stop (work); to finish up
Commonly used to indicate the conclusion of an activity or work shift.
The workers finish work and go home at 5 p.m.
The play has ended, and the audience has all left.
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Today's training ends here.