0 to learn a new skill or language by practising it rather than being taught it:
2 to win or get a prize or something that gives you an advantage, such as votes or support:
3 (of a piece of electrical equipment) to receive a signal:
Can you pick up (= receive broadcasts from) Moscow on your radio?
5 to catch an illness from someone or something, caused by bacteria or a virus:
6 to start something again after an interruption:
8 to pay for what has been bought, especially a meal in a restaurant:
"Where does he pick up words like that?" "It's the company he keeps."
Don't worry if it seems difficult at first, you'll soon pick things up.
I want to watch what you're doing to see if I can pick up any tips.