pick up

To lift; to grasp and raise.

To collect an object, especially in passing.

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

To clean up; to return to an organized state.

To collect a passenger.

To collect and detain (a suspect).

To obtain and publish a story, news item, etc.

To improve, increase, or speed up.

To restart or resume.

To reach and continue along (a road).