pick up
pick up
lift
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pick up with Russian translation
pick up usage examples
Можешь поднять лампу и поставить её на прикроватный столик?
Can you pick up the lamp and put it on the side table?
Я заеду на станцию в шесть, чтобы забрать друга.
I'll pick up my friend from the station at six.
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pick up belongs to the topic "On the Road". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
pick up synonyms
What's the difference between pick up / lift / collect / fetch / take / get
to raise something physically; often purely physical and more literal
Can you lift this box for me?
to bring together items or to pick something up (often as part of a routine or service)
I need to collect my prescription from the pharmacy.
to go and bring something back; implies return to the requester
Can you fetch me a glass of water?
general verb meaning to remove, carry away or accept; broader than 'pick up'
She took the book from the shelf.
very general verb used for receiving, obtaining or reaching; context-dependent
I'll get the kids from school.
I'll grab a sandwich on my way.
to get something back or recover it; often used in technical or formal contexts
The system can retrieve archived emails quickly.
They gathered all the applications before the deadline.
to be given or sent something; emphasizes being the recipient rather than actively collecting
She received a package this morning.
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How to pronounce pick up and what this word means
pick up means pick up. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce pick up
/tuː ˈpɪk ʌp/
pick up translation
pick up
pick up examples
Can you pick up the lamp and put it on the side table?
pick up transcription
/tuː ˈpɪk ʌp/, /ˈpɪk ˌʌp/
Questions about this word
pick up meaning: what does it mean?
lift
pick up pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
pick up is pronounced as /tuː ˈpɪk ʌp/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
pick up definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Can you pick up the lamp and put it on the side table? Translation: Можешь поднять лампу и поставить её на прикроватный столик?
Is pick up part of Types of Weather vocabulary?
Yes, pick up can be learned in the Types of Weather topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is pick up part of Rooms and Furniture vocabulary?
Yes, pick up can be learned in the Rooms and Furniture topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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