pick up speed

Examples (10)

• The car began to pick up speed as it entered the highway.
• After a slow start, the project is finally picking up speed.
• The runner needs to pick up speed in the final lap.
• If the wind continues, the boat will pick up speed quickly.
• Has the economy started to pick up speed yet?
• The train had already picked up considerable speed when I arrived.
• We watched as the plane slowly picked up speed down the runway.
• To achieve success, you must pick up speed and maintain momentum.
• Despite the heavy load, the truck managed to pick up speed on the downhill slope.
• The new software allows the system to pick up speed significantly.