This is the 1584th most frequent Russian word.
собирается
"Собирается" means "is going to" or "is preparing to."
In this instance, "собирается" shows intent or preparation for a future action.
Он собирается купить новую машину.
He is planning to buy a new car.
In this sentence, "собирается" conveys the action of preparing oneself for an event.
Она собирается на вечеринку.
She is getting ready for the party.
Here, "собирается" is used metaphorically to express the imminence of a change in conditions.