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to pick up
phrasal verbC
To collect someone or something
- 1Can you pick up the kids from school?
- 2I need to pick up my package from the post office.
To pick up means to go and get someone or something from a specific place. It could be a person from the airport or groceries from the store. It involves physically taking something or someone and bringing them back with you. It's like gathering or retrieving something that you need.
Remember, "to pick up" is not just about grabbing something quickly. It's about going to a specific place to collect someone or something important. So, always make sure you know where you need to go and who or what you need to bring back with you.
at a financial institution
The Forgotten Wallet
Kimberly
Hey Ronald, I forgot my wallet at home.
Ronald
No worries, I can pick it up for you on my way back.
Kimberly
That would be great, thank you!
Ronald
I'll drop it off here once I have it.
at a tattoo studio
The Inked Appointment
Cynthia
Hey Patricia, can you pick up the design sketches from the artist later?
Patricia
Sure, I’ll grab them on my way out.
Cynthia
Great, they should be ready by 3 PM.
Patricia
No problem, I’ll make sure to get them before I leave.
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Similar to "to pick up":
- 1collect
- 2gather