He picked up a small rock and threw it into the lake.
He picked up a small rock and threw it into the lake.
English
pick up
pɪk ʌp
Meaning: to lift someone or something; to collect a passenger
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | pick up |
| 3rd person singular present | picks up |
| Present participle | picking up |
| Past | picked up |
| Will future | will pick up |
| Going-to future | going to pick up |
| Imperative negative | don't pick up / do not pick up |
Example sentences
Can you pick me up from the station after work?
Can you pick me up from the station after work?
She picked up a bunch of grapes from the table.
She picked up a bunch of grapes from the table.
She bent down to pick up her pen.
She bent down to pick up her pen.
The word tiramisu literally means pick me up.
The word tiramisu literally means 'pick me up'.
Usage Notes
A phrasal verb meaning to lift up or to go and meet someone to take them somewhere in a vehicle. It can also mean to learn a skill naturally.
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