collect objects

[kəˈlɛkt ˈɑbdʒɪkts]
verb phrase
coletar objetos; colecionar objetos
1. to gather and accumulate items or things over time, often as a hobby or for a specific purpose
She likes to collect objects from different countries during her travels.
Ela gosta de colecionar objetos de diferentes países durante suas viagens.
2. to pick up and bring together multiple items from various locations
The museum will collect objects for the new exhibition next month.
O museu irá coletar objetos para a nova exposição no próximo mês.
3. to systematically acquire items of a particular type or category
He has been collecting objects related to vintage automobiles for thirty years.
Ele tem coletado objetos relacionados a automóveis antigos há trinta anos.
In Brazil, collecting objects is a popular hobby (colecionismo) that ranges from stamps and coins to art and memorabilia. Museums and cultural institutions frequently use 'coletar objetos' when acquiring pieces for exhibitions. In the USA, object collecting is deeply embedded in consumer culture, from collectible toys to vintage items, reflecting personal identity and nostalgia.
NYC Slang
peep the collection; cop pieces
Synonyms / Sinônimos
gatheraccumulateassembleamasscompilecurate
Antonyms / Antônimos
dispersescatterdistributediscarddispose

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
colecionar objetos
most common usage, especially in hobby or personal context
General Brazilian
coletar objetos
more formal, used in institutional or systematic contexts
São Paulo
ajuntar objetos
colloquial variant, less formal
Portugal
recolher objetos; colecionar objetos
recolher more common for gathering/picking up; colecionar for hobby collecting

Related Words

collectioncollectorcollectiblecurateartifactinventory

Related Idioms & Phrases

collect dust
a collector's item
curate a collection
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