Also means
to tidy up
Usage Note
Recoger covers gathering something (recoger los datos), picking someone up (recoger a los niños del colegio), and tidying a space (recoger la habitación). The -g- softens before -a/-o in spelling (present subjunctive recoja). It is one of the most versatile everyday verbs for physical and logistical actions.
Examples
"Voy a recoger a mi hermano en la estación."
Natural Translation
I'm going to pick up my brother at the station.

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