pick up

Word Type: Phrasal Verb

Definition

  • To lift or collect someone or something.
  • To learn or acquire information or a skill.
  • To improve or become better.

Example

  • “I’ll pick you up at 7:00 for the party.”
  • “She went to the store to pick up some groceries.”
  • “He quickly picked up the new language while living abroad.”
  • “The company’s sales began to pick up after the new advertising campaign.”
  • “Can you pick up the kids from school today?”