pick up

What does the phrasal verb “pick up” mean? Explore the meaning and usage of the phrasal verb “pick up“, illustrated with examples:

Definition

1. To lift an object with the hands.
2. To learn quickly, to grasp.
3. To improve, increase or speed up.

Example(s)

1. Please pick up the bag for me.
2. It was easy for her to pick up French.
3. He was very sick yesterday, but he is picking up now.

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