(of a button on a device or machine) To press down on
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Opposite of to accidentally reveal a secret
To identify from a knowledge of appearance or character
“I noticed a face in the crowd that I could recognize.”
To acquire knowledge, understanding, or skill in
“I managed to pick up some Spanish while traveling across South America.”
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 prevent or protect (something) from being destroyed
“The family would manage to save some of their sentimental belongings from being lost in their burning home.”
To stealthily trail or watch
“The detective would quietly follow the suspect, hoping not to arouse his suspicion in the process.”
To keep in one's memory
“Repetition will certainly help you retain the information.”
To acquire or secure as a result of a contest, conflict, bet, or other endeavor
“The player with the highest score will win the trophy.”
To reach or achieve a desired goal, usually in numeric terms
“I was confident that I would eventually hit my goal of being able to run 50 miles.”
To have acted on an opportunity
“Wisely, he took the opportunity when it was presented to him.”
To act on an opportunity
“This was a rare opportunity that he just had to take.”
To come to have gradually, or to gain knowledge in
“Brad would acquire the ability to do one-handed push-ups through regular training.”
(of a button on a device or machine) To press down on
“I was unsure as to which button I needed to push on the dishwasher to start it.”
To manage to arrive in time for
“If we hurry to the station, we can still make the earlier train.”
To have managed to arrive in time for
“We hurried to the station and we made the earlier train.”
(idiomatic) To invent, create, or think of
“It was really fortuitous that we would come up with such a great idea!”
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