collecting

transitive verb 1 a : to bring together into one body or place b : to gather or exact from a number of persons or sources <collect taxes> c : to gather an accumulation of (objects) especially as a hobby <collects stamps>
2 : infer, deduce
3 : to gain or regain control of <collect his thoughts>
4 : to claim as due and receive payment for
5 : to get and bring with one; specifically : pick up <went to collect her at the train station>intransitive verb 1 : to come together in a band, group, or mass : gather
2 a : to collect objects b : to receive payment <collecting on the insurance>