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collecting (B1)

gerund

Pronunciation: /kəˈlɛktɪŋ/

The action or hobby of gathering and taking possession of items of a particular type.

collecting for (prepositional phrase): Gathering items for a specific purpose or cause. — "She is collecting for the local animal shelter."
collecting from (prepositional phrase): Gathering items or money from a particular source. — "He is collecting donations from neighbors."