take up a collection

== English == === Pronunciation === === Verb === take up a collection (third-person singular simple present takes up a collection, present participle taking up a collection, simple past took up a collection, past participle taken up a collection) (idiomatic) To request and receive money or goods of value from members of a group, especially for a charitable purpose. Synonym: pass the hat ==== Related terms ==== === References === “take up a collection”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.