Pick up - translation, pronunciation and examples
pick up
lift
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When to use pick up
поднять сумку
поднять коробку
поднять камень
поднять палку
поднять чашку
pick up usage examples
Можешь поднять лампу и поставить её на прикроватный столик?
Can you pick up the lamp and put it on the side table?
Я заеду на станцию в шесть, чтобы забрать друга.
I'll pick up my friend from the station at six.
Similar words
phrasal verb with multiple senses: lift, collect, learn informally, improve, receive
to raise something physically; often purely physical and more literal
to bring together items or to pick something up (often as part of a routine or service)
to go and bring something back; implies return to the requester
general verb meaning to remove, carry away or accept; broader than 'pick up'
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What's the difference between pick up / lift / collect / fetch / take / get
phrasal verb with multiple senses: lift, collect, learn informally, improve, receive
I will pick up the package from the post office.
Я заберу посылку с почты.
to raise something physically; often purely physical and more literal
Can you lift this box for me?
Можешь поднять эту коробку для меня?
to bring together items or to pick something up (often as part of a routine or service)
I need to collect my prescription from the pharmacy.
Мне нужно забрать рецепт в аптеке.
to go and bring something back; implies return to the requester
Can you fetch me a glass of water?
Можешь принести мне стакан воды?
general verb meaning to remove, carry away or accept; broader than 'pick up'
She took the book from the shelf.
Она взяла книгу с полки.
very general verb used for receiving, obtaining or reaching; context-dependent
I'll get the kids from school.
Я заберу детей из школы.
I'll grab a sandwich on my way.
Я схвачу бутерброд по пути.
to get something back or recover it; often used in technical or formal contexts
The system can retrieve archived emails quickly.
Система может быстро восстановить архивные письма.
They gathered all the applications before the deadline.
Они собрали все заявки до дедлайна.
to be given or sent something; emphasizes being the recipient rather than actively collecting
She received a package this morning.
Она получила посылку этим утром.
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How to pronounce pick up and what this word means
pick up translation: поднимать / забирать. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce pick up
/tuː ˈpɪk ʌp/
pick up translation
поднимать / забирать
pick up examples
Can you pick up the lamp and put it on the side table?
pick up transcription
/tuː ˈpɪk ʌp/, /ˈpɪk ˌʌp/
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Questions about this word
pick up meaning: what does it mean?
lift
pick up pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
pick up is pronounced as /tuː ˈpɪk ʌp/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
pick up definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Can you pick up the lamp and put it on the side table? Translation: Можешь поднять лампу и поставить её на прикроватный столик?
Is pick up part of Types of Weather vocabulary?
Yes, pick up (поднимать / забирать) can be learned in the Types of Weather topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is pick up part of Rooms and Furniture vocabulary?
Yes, pick up (поднимать / забирать) can be learned in the Rooms and Furniture topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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