pick up
verb
High School
1
To lift; to grasp and raise.
2
To collect an object, especially in passing.
3
To acquire (something) accidentally; to catch or contract (a disease).
4
To clean up; to return to an organized state.
5
To collect a passenger.
6
To collect and detain (a suspect).
7
To obtain and publish a story, news item, etc.
8
To improve, increase, or speed up.
9
To restart or resume.
10
To reach and continue along (a road).