verb

1. To lift; to grasp and raise.

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

2. To collect an object, especially in passing.

   “Can you pick up a pint of milk on your way home?”

3. To clean up; to return to an organized state.

   “Aren't you going to pick up after yourself?”

Synonyms: hit on, learn

noun

1. An electronic device for detecting sound, vibration, etc., such as one fitted to an electric guitar or record player.

2. A pickup truck.

3. (usually attributive) Impromptu or ad hoc, especially of sports games and teams made up of randomly selected players.

   “At lunch we had a game of pickup hockey.”