verb
1. transitive verb lift something: to take hold of and raise or remove something or somebody
2. transitive and intransitive verb gather dropped things: to collect things that have been dropped or have fallen to the ground
3. transitive verb clean a place: to clean something, usually by gathering up things that have been carelessly left where they do not belong
4. vr regain upright or stronger position: to stand up after falling down, or recover strength, courage, or sense of purpose after a setback
She picked herself up.
5. transitive and intransitive verb take on passengers: to stop a vehicle and let a passenger or passengers in
picked up a hitchhiker
6. transitive verb claim something: to collect something such as items left for repair or merchandise ordered from a store
pick up a library book
7. transitive verb pay for something: to take on the responsibility for providing payment for something such as a bill
8. transitive verb buy something on impulse: to buy something in a casual or unplanned way
9. transitive verb acquire something cheaply or easily: to get or buy something easily or cheaply
10. transitive verb acquire something casually: to acquire something casually, without meaning to and without knowing it
has picked up some bad habits
11. transitive verb med catch a disease: to become infected with a disease
12. transitive verb sports gain points: in competitive sports, to gain something such as points or yards
13. transitive verb notice something: to notice something or become aware of it
14. transitive verb find something: to find and follow something, such as a scent or trail
pick up the scent
15. transitive verb understand something: to understand something that is communicated indirectly
16. transitive verb learn something: to learn something in a casual or unsystematic way, for example, by frequently hearing it, seeing it done, or trying to do it
17. intransitive verb become better: to improve after being ill, injured, bad, or unsuccessful ( informal )
He picked up quickly
18. transitive and intransitive verb accelerate: to increase in strength, speed, or intensity, or to cause something to increase
Her speed picked up.
19. transitive and intransitive verb return to something again: to continue something at a later time, usually after an interruption or break, or to be continued in this way
She wanted to pick up her career.
20. transitive verb find sexual partner: to make the acquaintance of a stranger, often in a public place, usually for sexual purposes ( informal )
picked him up in a bar
21. transitive verb arrest: to arrest somebody ( informal )
He was picked up on a burglary charge.
22. intransitive verb pack belongings: to pack up belongings and leave without telling anyone why ( informal )
23. transitive verb receive signal: to receive something such as a radio or television signal or a radar image on a piece of equipment
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