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To lift or raise something by grasping it
“You'll need to pick up these bags and carry them into the guest's room.”
To acquire knowledge, understanding, or skill in
“I managed to pick up some Spanish while traveling across South America.”
To purchase something
“Could you pick up some eggs while you're at the supermarket?”
To get possession of something
“She would pick up a new pair of Jimmy Choo shoes as part of their agreement.”
To begin again or continue after a pause or interruption
“Now that we've all had a break, let's pick up where we left off.”
To come or go someplace to provide transportation for someone or a group of people
“I need to pick up the kids from school this afternoon.”
To arrest for a crime or misdemeanor
“Law enforcement would pick up the fugitive while he was in a grocery store.”
To become better
“We expect sales to pick up during the summer months.”
To increase in strength
“The winds are expected to pick up during the day.”
To gather a (great) quantity of
“On the signal, pick up as many beans as you can in twenty seconds.”
To make neat and orderly
“Tommy, it's time for you to pick up your bedroom again.”
To attract or seduce someone
“He went to a few bars and clubs to try to find someone to pick up.”
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