0 to increase or improve: --
Her career only began to pick up when she was in her forties.
His spirits picked up when he got the good news.
The number of applicants will pick up during the autumn.
The wind always picks up in the evening.
The truck picked up speed slowly.
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.
3 to improve: --
When business picks up he'll probably offer permanent jobs to the most valued employees.
NIEUWE WOORDEN
European
May 10, 2021
WOORD VAN DE DAG
Shimmer
pick up