Collect on Meaning in English

expression

US

kəˈɫɛkt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn

kuh-LEKT ON or AWN

UK

kəˈlɛkt/ /ˈɒn

kuh-LEKT ON

Definition

To receive money that is owed to you, especially by cashing a check or claiming payment from insurance or a contract.

Usage & Nuances

Primarily used in financial contexts: 'collect on a check', 'collect on an insurance policy', or 'collect on a debt'. Not used for regular physical collection (e.g. 'collect stamps'). Often formal or businesslike, not casual.

• Spanish: cobrar - hacer efectivo (un cheque, un seguro)
• Portuguese (BR): receber (pagamento) - cobrar (seguro, cheque)
• Portuguese (PT): receber (pagamento) - cobrar (seguro, cheque)
• Chinese (Simplified): 兑现（支票、保险赔付） - 获得（债务付款）
• Chinese (Traditional): 兌現（支票、保險賠付） - 獲得（債務付款）
• Hindi: वसूली करना (चेक, बीमा इत्यादि का)
• Arabic: تحصيل (شيك، تأمين)
• Bengali: তোলা (চেক, বীমা ইত্যাদি)
• Russian: получить по (чеку, страховке)
• Japanese: 回収する（小切手・保険金など）
• Vietnamese: nhận tiền từ (séc, bảo hiểm)
• Korean: 수령하다 (수표, 보험금 등)
• Turkish: tahsil etmek (çek, sigorta vb.)
• Urdu: وصول کرنا (چیک، انشورنس)
• Indonesian: mencairkan (cek, klaim asuransi)

Example Sentences

He went to the bank to collect on his check.

basic

She was able to collect on her insurance after the accident.

basic

They couldn't collect on the debt because the company went bankrupt.

basic

After months of paperwork, we finally managed to collect on the insurance policy.

natural

You need the original receipt to collect on the warranty.

natural

If the company fails, it may be hard to collect on your investment.

natural