collectandguard
verbUK /kəˈlɛkt ənd ɡɑːd/
US /kəˈlɛkt ənd ɡɑːrd/
To gather things and keep them safe.
The children collectandguard shiny stones in a special box.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. To pick up many items and watch over them carefully.
She likes to collectandguard fallen leaves from the park.
3. To bring things together and make sure nothing bad happens to them.
The team will collectandguard the toys after playtime.
4. To save up things over time and look after them.
He will collectandguard coins from around the world.