collects
v. A2 Elementary US //kəˈɫɛkts// col·lects
v. to bring things together from different places or to keep specific items as a hobby. You might do this with stamps, coins, or even information.
v. to gather items or information from various sources into one place; to accumulate objects of a specific type as a hobby or for study. Transitive in most contexts, requiring a direct object.
She collects rare coins from all over the world.
The local charity collects warm blankets every winter to help people in need.
The research team collects data from hundreds of sensors across the city to monitor changes in air quality over time.
Usage
The verb is transitive and requires a direct object representing the items being gathered.