collector
gb/kəlˈɛktɚ/ us/kəlˈɛktɚ/
B1
Inglês
gyűjtő, behajtó, pénzbeszedő, gyűjtőberendezés, kollektor, adatgyűjtő
SUBSTANTIVO
B1
1
gyűjtő
A2
Padrão de uso:
a collector of [things]
She’s a collector of vintage cameras and keeps them in glass cases.
Régi fényképezőgépek gyűjtője, és üvegvitrinekben tartja őket.
Collectors lined up early for the rare vinyl release.
A gyűjtők már korán sorba álltak a ritka bakelitkiadványért.
He became a serious art collector after his first gallery visit.
Exemplos para estudantes
My uncle is a coin collector.
A nagybátyám érmegyűjtő.
She is a collector of old books.
Régi könyvek gyűjtője.
Erro comum:
Don’t confuse collector (person) with collection (group of things).
Significado
person who collects things
Colocações
stamp collector
|coin collector
|art collector
|a keen collector
|a serious collector
|a private collector
|collector of records
|collector of antiques
|collector of memorabilia
|collector community
Sinônimos
gatherer (More general; not necessarily a hobby or organized collecting.)
|
enthusiast (Focuses on strong interest; may not actively collect items.)
Temas
hobbies
|shopping
|culture
Definição
someone who keeps many of the same kind of thing
A person who collects and keeps particular kinds of objects, often as a hobby or for interest or value.
SUBSTANTIVO
B2
2
behajtó
B2
pénzbeszedő
B1
Padrão de uso:
a collector for [company/agency]; a [tax/debt/rent] collector
A collector came to the door asking for the overdue payment.
Egy behajtó kopogott be, és a lejárt tartozás kifizetését kérte.
The company hired collectors to recover unpaid invoices.
A cég behajtókat bízott meg a kifizetetlen számlák behajtásával.
He worked as a tax collector for the local government.
Exemplos para estudantes
The collector asked me to pay the bill.
A behajtó felszólított, hogy fizessem ki a számlát.
A tax collector collects taxes.
Az adóbeszedő az adókat szedi be.
Erro comum:
A collector collects money owed; a cashier takes payment at the time of purchase.
Significado
person who collects money owed
Colocações
debt collector
|tax collector
|bill collector
|rent collector
|collection agency collector
|send a collector
|collector calls
|collector visits
|collector letter
|collector fees
Sinônimos
debt agent (Less common; emphasizes acting on behalf of a creditor.)
Antônimos
debtor (The person who owes the money, not the person collecting it.)
Temas
business
|money
|law
Definição
someone whose job is to get money people owe
A person whose job is to collect money that is owed, such as unpaid bills, taxes, or rent.
SUBSTANTIVO
C1
3
gyűjtő
B1
Padrão de uso:
a collector for [museum/library]; a field collector
The museum’s collector traveled to source objects for the new exhibit.
A múzeum gyűjtéssel foglalkozó munkatársa elutazott, hogy tárgyakat szerezzen be az új kiállításhoz.
A field collector recorded where each plant specimen was found.
A terepi gyűjtő feljegyezte minden növénypéldány lelőhelyét.
The collector negotiated a donation with the artist’s estate.
Exemplos para estudantes
The collector works for a museum.
A gyűjtő egy múzeumnak dolgozik.
Erro comum:
Collector can be a job role; it doesn’t always mean a hobby.
Significado
person who gathers items professionally
Colocações
museum collector
|archive collector
|field collector
|specimen collector
|collection policy
|acquisitions collector
|collector for the museum
|collector in the field
|collector’s report
|donate to a collector
Sinônimos
acquisitions specialist (More formal and job-specific; often used within institutions.)
Temas
education
|culture
|science
Definição
someone who finds and gets items for a museum or similar place
A person who acquires and gathers objects or specimens for an institution such as a museum, library, or archive.
SUBSTANTIVO
B2
4
Padrão de uso:
a [dust/solar/rain] collector
The workshop added a dust collector to improve air quality.
A műhelyben porelszívó berendezést telepítettek, hogy javítsák a levegő minőségét.
A solar collector on the roof heats water for the building.
A tetőn lévő napkollektor melegíti az épületben használt vizet.
The technician emptied the collector tray after the test run.
Exemplos para estudantes
This machine has a dust collector.
Ennek a gépnek van porgyűjtője.
Erro comum:
This sense is about a device or container, not a person.
Significado
device that gathers or traps something
Colocações
dust collector
|solar collector
|rainwater collector
|collector tank
|collector box
|collector unit
|install a collector
|collector system
|collector pipe
|collector tray
Sinônimos
trap (Emphasizes catching/holding rather than collecting for storage or use.)
|
container (More general; may not be designed specifically to collect.)
Temas
technology
|home
|engineering
Definição
a thing that collects something
A device or container designed to gather, trap, or receive something such as dust, heat, or liquid.
SUBSTANTIVO
B2
5
adatgyűjtő
B2
Padrão de uso:
a data collector; a collector of [information/data]
Data collectors visited households to complete the survey.
Az adatgyűjtők háztartásokat kerestek fel, hogy kitöltsék a kérdőíveket.
The policy identifies the website as a collector of personal information.
A szabályzat a webhelyet személyes adatok gyűjtőjeként jelöli meg.
Each collector followed the same script to reduce bias.
Exemplos para estudantes
The collector asked questions for a survey.
Az adatgyűjtő kérdéseket tett fel egy felméréshez.
Erro comum:
In privacy contexts, collector can mean a company that gathers data, not a person.
Significado
person who gathers information
Colocações
data collector
|information collector
|survey collector
|census collector
|collector of personal data
|third-party collector
|data collection
|collector ID
|collector app
|collector consent
Sinônimos
researcher (Broader; may analyze data as well as collect it.)
|
surveyor (Often someone who collects information by asking questions.)
Temas
business
|technology
|government
Definição
someone who collects information
A person or organization that gathers information or data, especially for research, surveys, or official records.
SUBSTANTIVO
C1
TECHNICAL
6
kollektor
C1
Padrão de uso:
the collector of a transistor; collector current; collector voltage
Measure the voltage at the collector to confirm the transistor is switching.
Mérd meg a feszültséget a kollektoron, hogy ellenőrizd, kapcsol-e a tranzisztor.
The collector current rises when the base current increases.
A bázisáram növekedésével a kollektoráram is nő.
In a common-collector stage, the output is taken from the emitter.
Erro comum:
This is specific to bipolar transistors; don’t mix it up with a FET’s drain.
Significado
transistor terminal called collector
Colocações
collector current
|collector voltage
|collector-emitter
|collector resistor
|collector terminal
|collector node
|collector load
|common-collector
|collector junction
|collector circuit
Temas
electronics
|technology
|engineering
Definição
one of the three parts of a BJT transistor
In a bipolar junction transistor, the terminal that receives charge carriers from the emitter via the base and is typically connected to the load in a circuit.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
collector
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GB/kəlˈɛktɚ/
US/kəlˈɛktɚ/
Sílabas e tonicidade
col - lect - or (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (lect)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: collector
- Plural: collectors
Família de palavras
Forms
collectors
noun
Core family
collect
verb A2
collection
noun A2
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
uncollectible
adjective
Advanced or less common
collectivism
noun C1
collectivist
noun
Expressões
collector's edition
1/kəlˈɛktɚz ɪdˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Special version aimed at collectors
A special form of something made for people who collect it.
Exemplos
- The collector's edition came with exclusive artwork.
- He bought the collector's edition vinyl record.
collector's edition
1/kəlˈɛktɚz ɪdˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
special release with extras
a special version made for collectors
Exemplos
- I bought the collector's edition because it includes a behind-the-scenes book.
- The collector's edition sold out within hours of release.
- They reissued the album as a collector's edition on colored vinyl.
Exemplos para estudantes
- He bought a collector's edition of the game.
collector's item
1/kəlˈɛktɚz ˈaɪtəm/
fixed phrase
valuable object sought by collectors
something rare that collectors want
Exemplos
- The original poster has become a collector's item.
- Limited-edition sneakers can turn into collector's items quickly.
- In mint condition, the toy is a real collector's item.
Exemplos para estudantes
- This coin is a collector's item.
debt collector
1/dˈɛt kəlˈɛktɚ/
fixed phrase
person who collects unpaid debts
a person or company that asks for unpaid money
Exemplos
- After months of missed payments, a debt collector contacted him.
- She asked the debt collector to communicate only in writing.
- Debt collectors must follow strict rules about harassment.
Exemplos para estudantes
- A debt collector called me about an old bill.
dust collector
1/dˈʌst kəlˈɛktɚ/
fixed phrase
machine that removes dust
a machine that collects dust
Exemplos
- He connected the saw to a dust collector to keep the shop clean.
- A good dust collector can reduce fine particles in the air.
- They replaced the filter in the dust collector last week.
Exemplos para estudantes
- We use a dust collector in the workshop.
garbage collector
1/ɡˈɑɹbɪd͡ʒ kəlˈɛktɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
program that frees unused memory
In some programming languages, a part of the system that finds and removes data in memory that programs are not using anymore.
Exemplos
- The garbage collector runs in the background and can pause the application.
- Developers tuned the garbage collector to reduce latency.
garbage collector
1/ɡˈɑɹbɪd͡ʒ kəlˈɛktɚ/
fixed phrase
person who collects household trash
a person who takes away trash
Exemplos
- The garbage collectors start early in the morning.
- We thanked the garbage collector for picking up the extra bags.
- A strike by garbage collectors caused trash to pile up downtown.
Exemplos para estudantes
- The garbage collector takes our trash every Tuesday.
garbage collector
2/ɡˈɑɹbɪd͡ʒ kəlˈɛktɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
program that frees unused memory
software that cleans up unused memory
Exemplos
- The garbage collector pauses the application to reclaim memory.
- A memory leak can happen even with a garbage collector if objects are still referenced.
- They tuned the garbage collector to reduce latency.
tax collector
1/tˈæks kəlˈɛktɚ/
fixed phrase
person who collects taxes
a person who collects money for taxes
Exemplos
- The tax collector’s office is on the first floor of city hall.
- She paid the property tax directly to the tax collector.
- Historically, tax collectors were often unpopular figures.
Exemplos para estudantes
- The tax collector collects taxes.