English · Phrasal verb Attested

pick up

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To lift; to grasp and raise.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Nâng; cầm và nâng

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Where it’s used: Used American English

When you pick up the bag, make sure to support the bottom.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To collect or purchase an object, especially in passing.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Thu thập hoặc mua một vật, đặc biệt là khi đi qua

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To acquire (something) accidentally; to catch or contract (a disease).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

thu được một thứ gì đó tình cờ, mắc phải bệnh

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “pick up” mean?

To lift; to grasp and raise.

Is “pick up” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.