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Definition of pickup - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
collectionUS the act of collecting and taking away somethingUS
- The pickup of trash is on Monday.
2.
vehicle typeUS light truck with an open bodyUS
- He drove his pickup to the farm.
3.
gamingTECH. US item in video games providing benefitsTECH. US
- I found a health pickup in the game.
4.
boarding serviceUS the act of taking aboard passengersUS
- The bus's pickup was delayed by traffic.
5.
- His pickup at the bar was smooth.
6.
communicationUS the act of answering a telephoneUS
- The pickup was quick after the first ring.
7.
music equipmentTECH. US electronic device detecting sound or vibrationTECH. US
- The guitar's pickup needs replacement.
8.
businessRare US improvement or increase in activity or speedRare US
- There was a noticeable pickup in sales this quarter..
9.
accelerationTECH. US the rate at which a vehicle acceleratesTECH. US
- This car has impressive pickup.
10.
filmTECH. US minor shot filmed to augment footageTECH. US
- We need a pickup to complete the scene.
Images of pickup
light truck with an open body 
electronic device detecting sound or vibration
Expressions with pickup
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scheduled time for waste collection
Our garbage pickup is at 7 AM.
remark used to start romantic conversation, often rehearsed or clichéd
He tried a pickup line at the bar.
light truck with an open cargo area
He loaded the furniture onto the pickup truck.
collection of garbage from homes or businesses
The city schedules trash pickup twice a week.
person skilled in seducing women using tactics
He considers himself a pickup artist at the club.
additional footage captured after main shooting
The director scheduled a pickup shot for the final scene.
Origin of pickup
Middle English, pick (to gather) + up (upward)
Terms with pickup included in their meaning
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schedule
scheduled event for waste pickup
vehicle design
pickup body style with roomy passenger area and four full-size doors
car pickup
service where customers stay in their vehicles
transportation
pickup truck with extra seating behind the front seats
transportation
cover for the bed of a pickup truck
mail
postal service holding mail for pickup
mail pickup
postal service holding mail for recipient collection
waste pickup
removal and disposal of items by vehicle
transportation
pickup truck with two rows of seats
shipping
goods are ready for pickup at seller's location
abr: pickup artist
person who tries to attract romantic partners
sports
informal game of pickup hockey with minimal equipment
record player
light balanced arm holding the pickup cartridge
audio
sound pickup device sending audio to a receiver without a connecting cable
vehicles
type of pickup truck by Toyota
Examples of pickup in a sentence
We scheduled a pickup for the donation items. The pickup was loaded with construction materials. Farmers often use a pickup for transporting goods. I grabbed a weapon pickup during the mission. The game features a rare armor pickup. The taxi's pickup was scheduled for 8 AM.
Airport pickups can be arranged in advance. Her pickup line was surprisingly effective. The pickup attempt was awkward but endearing. The pickup was delayed due to network issues. Her quick pickup surprised everyone in the room. He adjusted the pickup to improve the sound quality. The pickup on the violin was not working properly. The pickup in demand boosted the economy. We noticed a pickup in customer interest. The sports car's pickup is unmatched by its competitors. Drivers appreciate the quick pickup of electric vehicles. The director requested a pickup for the final scene. A pickup was scheduled to fix continuity errors.
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- French:ramassage, camionnette, ...
- German:Abholung, Pickup, ...
- Italian:ritiro, pickup, ...
- Spanish:recolección, camioneta, ...
- Portuguese:recolha, pickup, ...
- Chinese:拾取, 皮卡, ...
- Japanese:回収, ピックアップトラック, ...
- Arabic:جَمْع, شاحِنَة صَغيرَة, ...
- Hebrew:אִיסּוּף, טֶנְדֶּר, ...
- Russian:вывоз, пикап, ...
- Ukrainian:збір, пікап, ...
- Hindi:उठाव, पिकअप, ...
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