Pick up
phrasal verb
To lift something or someone.
Can you please pick up those books from the floor?
Often appears as...
- pick up the phone
- pick up the pace
phrasal verb
To learn new skill or knowledge.
She picked up French during her stay in Paris.
Often appears as...
- pick up a skill
- pick up a language
phrasal verb
To get better, improve.
Business has picked up since the new manager started.
Often appears as...
- pick up speed
- pick up the pace
phrasal verb
To collect someone from a certain place.
I'll pick you up at 5 from the train station.
Often appears as...
- pick up from school
- pick up from work
phrasal verb
To buy something.
I'll pick up some milk on the way home.
Often appears as...
- pick up groceries
- pick up supplies
phrasal verb
To start a casual relationship with someone.
He tried to pick up a girl at the club.
Often appears as...
- pick up a girl
- pick up a guy
Usage tips
Disapproving
phrasal verb
To lift something or someone.
Can you please pick up those books from the floor?
Often appears as...
- pick up the phone
- pick up the pace
phrasal verb
To learn new skill or knowledge.
She picked up French during her stay in Paris.
Often appears as...
- pick up a skill
- pick up a language
phrasal verb
To get better, improve.
Business has picked up since the new manager started.
Often appears as...
- pick up speed
- pick up the pace
phrasal verb
To collect someone from a certain place.
I'll pick you up at 5 from the train station.
Often appears as...
- pick up from school
- pick up from work
phrasal verb
To buy something.
I'll pick up some milk on the way home.
Often appears as...
- pick up groceries
- pick up supplies
phrasal verb
To start a casual relationship with someone.
He tried to pick up a girl at the club.
Often appears as...
- pick up a girl
- pick up a guy
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 6
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Action
Used when talking about a physical act involving hands or arms.
Pick up your toys before bedtime.
Pro Tip 2/2Helping Others
Often used to suggest helping by holding or carrying something for someone.
Can you pick up these bags for me?
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Action
Used when talking about a physical act involving hands or arms.
Pick up your toys before bedtime.
Pro Tip 2/2Helping Others
Often used to suggest helping by holding or carrying something for someone.
Can you pick up these bags for me?
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Action
Used when talking about a physical act involving hands or arms.
Pick up your toys before bedtime.
Pro Tip 2/2Helping Others
Often used to suggest helping by holding or carrying something for someone.
Can you pick up these bags for me?
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