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recolher

[ʁe.ko.ʎeɾ]
verb
to gather, to collect, to withdraw, to shelter
1. to gather or collect something
She recolheu the scattered papers from the floor.
Ela recolheu os papéis espalhados do chão.
2. to withdraw or retire (especially to go home or to bed)
He recolheu-se early that evening.
Ele recolheu-se cedo naquela noite.
3. to shelter or provide refuge
The monastery recolheu homeless people during winter.
O mosteiro recolheu pessoas sem abrigo durante o inverno.
4. to collect (taxes, fees, or payments)
The government recolhe taxes annually.
O governo recolhe impostos anualmente.
5. to take back or retrieve
Please recolha your belongings before leaving.
Por favor, recolha seus pertences antes de sair.
Synonyms
coletarjuntarreunirretirararrecadarabrigar
Antonyms
dispersarespalhirdesabrigersoltar

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
recolher
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
recolher
Common in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
recolher
Frequently used in administrative contexts
Portugal
recolher
Common usage; slightly more formal tone in some contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

recolher-se ao lar
recolher as velas
recolher os frutos
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