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.
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