What does "pick up" mean?
1. Definition (n.) to buy something small
Examples I picked up some grapes at the store today and they’re really good
Examples I picked up some grapes at the store today and they’re really good.
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2. Definition (v.) learn a skill
Examples I picked up Greek when I was a kid and my family lived in Athens.
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3. Definition (v.) find, detect
Examples The dog picked up the scent and began looking for the missing girl.
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4. Definition (expr.) continue
Examples For today’s lesson, we’ll pick up where we left off yesterday.
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5. Definition (v.) go get something or someone from another place
Examples I have to pick up Jane’s birthday cake at the store. I’ll be back in 20 minutes.