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I . pick up VB trans

1. pick up (lift):

to pick up the phone

atender o telefone

to pick up the phone

tirar o fone do gancho

to pick up the pieces fig

recuperar os estragos

2. pick up conversation:

sacar

to pick up an illness

pegar uma doença

to pick up speed

ganhar velocidade

3. pick up (collect):

pegar

to pick sb up (sexually)

arrumar alguém

4. pick up (learn):

II . pick up VB intr (improve)

to pick up where one left off

partir do ponto onde se interrompeu uma atividade

Usage examples with pick up

to pick up speed

ganhar velocidade

to pick sb up (sexually)

arrumar alguém

to pick up the phone

atender o telefone

to pick up an illness

pegar uma doença

to pick up the pieces fig

recuperar os estragos

to pick up the tab

pagar a conta f

to pick up where one left off

partir do ponto onde se interrompeu uma atividade

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

Other analysts said the deal could lead to further mergers within the industry and give competitors a chance to pick up assets at a bargain price. en.wikipedia.org

Those who pick up their coats to depart at the height of festivity are admired as adepts who can halt at the precipice. en.wikipedia.org

Pick up some great stocking stuffers for the racing fan in your family. www.standardbredcanada.ca

You pick up a cheapie from your nearest electronics retailer and hey, what gives? www.wired.com

Lastly, characters can pick up magical spheres which increase their ability to use their desperation attack. en.wikipedia.org

However, this time they used a large cargo boat to pick up their passengers. www.themalaymailonline.com

A second way is to pick up the third bell sideways so that the clapper swings outward. en.wikipedia.org

You probably won't be heading out to the convenience store to pick up some tennessine to clean your floors anytime soon. www.cnet.com

He invites his girlfriend (Eden) and his team on the train, who invite their own guests and pick up new ones along the trip. en.wikipedia.org

We'll pick up on the stories of our main cast, but were also going to spend time on the support characters. en.wikipedia.org

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