take up a collection

1.
Generalneutralinformalreligious
- To solicit money from a group of people for a specified purpose, typically for charity, aid, or a shared expense.
- To begin gathering contributions from attendants at a meeting or service by passing around a hat, plate, or similar receptacle.
2.
Generalneutral
- To organize or start a fund-raising effort among a defined community or group for a particular cause or need.

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