pick up

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To lift; to grasp and raise.“When you pick up the bag, make sure to support the bottom.”
To collect an object, especially in passing.“Can you pick up a pint of milk on your way home?”
To clean up; to return to an organized state.“Aren't you going to pick up after yourself?”
To collect a passenger.“I'll pick you up outside the library.”

An electronic device for detecting sound, vibration, etc., such as one fitted to an electric guitar or record player.
A pickup truck.
(usually attributive) Impromptu or ad hoc, especially of sports games and teams made up of randomly selected players.“At lunch we had a game of pickup hockey.”
An instance of approaching someone and engaging in romantic flirtation and courting with the intent to pursue romance, a date, or a sexual encounter. See also pick-up line, pick-up joint, pickup artist.“Hey, thanks for the drink, but if this is a pickup, I'm not interested.”