Pronunciation: /pɪk ʌp/
noun a gathering or collection of people or things
A1 I need to remember to bring my pick up to the repair shop.
A2 The pick up truck was parked outside the house.
B1 He always uses his pick up to transport furniture.
B2 The pick up of the keys will be at the front desk.
C1 The pick up of the package can be scheduled for tomorrow.
C2 The pick up of the award will take place at the ceremony.
verb to lift or take someone or something from a particular place
A1 I pick up the phone when it rings.
A2 She picks up her children from school every day.
B1 Can you pick up some milk on your way home?
B2 The detective picked up on a clue that led to the suspect's arrest.
C1 The company plans to pick up production in the next quarter.
C2 The musician's career began to pick up after releasing a new album.
adjective used to describe a situation where someone or something is being picked up
A1 I need to pick up my dry cleaning after work.
A2 She asked me to pick up some milk on my way home.
B1 The children were excited to pick up seashells on the beach.
B2 I have to pick up my sister from the airport tomorrow.
C1 The detective was able to pick up on subtle clues that led to the killer's identity.
C2 After years of practice, he was able to pick up the language fluently.
formal I will pick up the documents from the office later today.
informal Can you pick up some snacks on your way home?
slang I'll swing by and pick up the goods before the party.
figurative She was able to pick up on his subtle hints during the conversation.
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