Antonyms for pick up


Grammar : Verb
Spell : pik
Phonetic Transcription : pɪk


Definition of pick up

Origin :
  • early 14c. as a verbal phrase, "lift and take," from pick (v.) + up (adv.). Of persons, "make acquaintance or take along," especially for sexual purposes, 1690s. Meaning "cause (someone) to revive" is from 1857. Sense of "tidy up" is from 1861; that of "arrest" is from 1871; meaning "gain speed" is from 1922; meaning "to pay" (a check, tab, etc.) is from 1945. Pick-me-up "stimulating alcoholic drink" is attested from 1867.
  • verb lift, raise
  • verb obtain, find
  • verb improve
  • verb call for socially
  • verb arrest for crime
Example sentences :
  • If I am discharged I think I can manage to pick up a living somehow.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • Do you expect me to pick up everything you've thrown in the mud and feel grateful?
  • Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke
  • He stood blinking, trying to pick up their meaning with his eyes.
  • Extract from : « The Trail Book » by Mary Austin
  • Why had he stooped to pick up the cloak if they were not following—if he had not been afraid of losing it?
  • Extract from : « Green Mansions » by W. H. Hudson
  • To-day she had contrived to pick up some geranium blossoms, scarlet and pink.
  • Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood
  • Then other planes came and attempted to pick up the man with lines.
  • Extract from : « City of Endless Night » by Milo Hastings
  • But in a few days he could pick up his heels to better advantage.
  • Extract from : « Frank Roscoe's Secret » by Allen Chapman
  • The other Indians laughed loudly, and urged the man on to pick up the cub.
  • Extract from : « White Fang » by Jack London
  • I may pick up something that will help me to find your father.
  • Extract from : « Henry Dunbar » by M. E. Braddon
  • But what on earth—where the mischief could he pick up a companion like that?
  • Extract from : « The Avenger » by E. Phillips Oppenheim

Synonyms for pick up

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