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Coming into possession of
“Could you pick up some eggs while you're at the supermarket?”
Picking up or fetching something
“I need to pick up the kids from school this afternoon.”
Catching or apprehending someone
“Law enforcement would pick up the fugitive while he was in a grocery store.”
Discerning what somebody is saying
Acquiring complete knowledge or skill in
“I managed to pick up some Spanish while traveling across South America.”
To be triggering enthusiasm or eagerness
Present participle for to lift or raise something by grasping it
“You'll need to pick up these bags and carry them into the guest's room.”
Present participle for 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.”
Present participle for to become better
“We expect sales to pick up during the summer months.”
Present participle for to increase in strength
“The winds are expected to pick up during the day.”
Present participle for to gather a (great) quantity of
“On the signal, pick up as many beans as you can in twenty seconds.”
Present participle for to make neat and orderly
“Tommy, it's time for you to pick up your bedroom again.”
Present participle for to attract or seduce someone
“He went to a few bars and clubs to try to find someone to pick up.”
An improvement in the condition, strength, or fortunes of someone or something
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