v. Simple past tense and past participle of collect.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
adj. Gathered together.
adj. Self-possessed; calm; composed.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Having control of one's mental faculties; not disconcerted; firm; prepared; self-possessed; composed: as, to be quite collected in the midst of danger.
Synonyms Cool, Composed, etc. See calm.
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adj. in full control of your faculties
adj. brought together in one place
Word Usage
"All that is happening here is making sure that the sales taxes do get collected that are supposed to be collected - and that * are collected* when one does the purchase "in person" ..."