English · Daily Life
pick up
/pɪk ʌp/
[/pɪk ʌp/]
collect; learn
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Definition
To collect someone or something, or to acquire a skill or habit casually.
Example
I'll pick you up from the station at seven, so just text me when your train arrives.
I'll pick you up from the station at seven, so just text me when your train arrives.
Etymology
From 'pick' plus 'up', spanning lifting, collecting, learning, and improving.
How & Where It’s Used
Extremely versatile and common; 'pick up a language' means to learn it informally.