1. to gather, collect, or assemble information, texts, or data from various sources into a single document or work
The researcher compiled data from multiple studies.
O pesquisador compilou dados de vários estudos.
2. in computing, to convert source code into executable machine code using a compiler
The programmer compiled the code before running the application.
O programador compilou o código antes de executar a aplicação.
3. to compose or put together a collection, anthology, or selection of works
She compiled an anthology of modern poetry.
Ela compilou uma antologia de poesia moderna.