collector

UK
/kəˈlɛktə/
US
/kəˈlɛktər/

Translations

collectornoun
collectors
pl
UK
/kəˈlɛktə/
US
/kəˈlɛktər/
The collector has an impressive collection of rare stamps.
У коллекционера впечатляющая коллекция редких марок.
The solar collector is used to heat water.
Солнечный коллектор используется для нагрева воды.
The garbage collector comes every Monday morning.
Сборщик мусора приходит каждое утро в понедельник.
Additional translations
collectoradjective
UK
/kəˈlɛktə/
US
/kəˈlɛktər/
Used attributively to describe items intended for or associated with collecting.

Definitions

collectornoun
A person who collects things of a specified type, professionally or as a hobby.
The art collector spent millions on acquiring rare paintings for his gallery.
An official who is responsible for collecting taxes or other payments.
The tax collector visited the business to ensure all dues were paid on time.
A device or structure that gathers or accumulates something, such as solar energy or dust.
The solar collector on the roof helps reduce the household's electricity bills.
The region of a bipolar transistor that collects charge carriers, forming one of its three terminals.
Connect the resistor between the transistor's collector and the supply voltage.
A road or street that gathers local traffic and channels it toward arterial routes.
The city plans to widen the main collector to reduce congestion during rush hour.
collectoradjective
Intended for, suitable for, or valued by collectors; collectible.
The company released a limited collector edition of the game.