money collection
[/ˈmʌni kəˈlɛkʃən/]
nounpl: money collections
coleta de dinheiro
1. the act of gathering or accumulating money from multiple sources or people
The church organized a money collection for the homeless shelter.
A igreja organizou uma coleta de dinheiro para o abrigo de sem-abrigo.
2. a group or sum of money that has been collected
The final money collection totaled $5,000 for charity.
A coleta de dinheiro final totalizou $5.000 para caridade.
3. the process of gathering funds through donations or contributions
They conducted a money collection to fund the community center renovation.
Eles realizaram uma coleta de dinheiro para financiar a renovação do centro comunitário.
Money collections are common in Brazil for religious causes, community projects, and disaster relief. In the US, they frequently occur in workplaces, churches, and schools. The practice reflects community solidarity and charitable giving values in both cultures.
NYC Slang
take-up; fund drive
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