Collocations with "pick up"

To take hold of a fork to start eating.

To lift the receiver to answer a call.

To lift the handset to start or answer a call.

To take hold of a spoon.

To take hold of and lift a suitcase, typically from the floor.

to find and begin to follow the smell of an animal or person

to increase speed

To buy something cheaply, often casually or unexpectedly.

to learn a useful piece of advice, often informally

To lift rubbish from the ground or a surface.

to lift a briefcase from a surface

To detect or receive a signal.

To receive a signal, especially one that is weak or distant.

to lift a tray from a surface

the wind starts to blow more strongly

to collect garbage, often from the ground

To learn a new skill easily or informally.

To lift a purse from a surface.

To lift a basket from a surface.

used when the economy improves or increases

to win or receive a trophy

to learn the fundamental skills informally or quickly