Betekenis van pick up In het Nederlands

• 0 to increase or improve:

  • The truck picked up speed slowly.

  • The wind always picks up in the evening.

  • The number of applicants will pick up during the autumn.

  • His spirits picked up when he got the good news.

  • Her career only began to pick up when she was in her forties.

• 1 to answer the phone:

  • I tried his home number but he didn't pick up.

• 2 to improve an activity or increase an amount:

  • Retailers are starting to see sales pick up again.

  • The truck picked up speed slowly.

• 3 to improve:

  • When business picks up he'll probably offer permanent jobs to the most valued employees.