Phrasal verb №35

pick up

/pɪk ʌp/

Meaning

To lift something; also to learn something new or improve at it; also to collect someone or something

Example

I picked up some fresh bread at the bakery this morning.

I picked up some fresh bread at the bakery this morning.

Examples with the phrasal verb pick up

Can you pick up the phone, please?

Can you pick up the phone, please?

I need to pick up my sister from the station at six.

I need to pick up my sister from the station at six.

The little boy can pick up languages very quickly.

The little boy can pick up languages very quickly.