Hanapin
to pick up
[phrase form: pick]
01
kunin, itaas
to take and lift something or someone up
Transitive: to pick up sb/sth
Example
He picked the suitcase up and walked to the taxi stand.
She picked her cat up to keep it from scratching the furniture.
She picked up the newspaper from the porch in the morning.
02
kunin, sunduin
to let a person waiting by a road or street to get inside one's vehicle and give them a ride
Transitive: to pick up a passenger
Example
I picked two backpackers up who were heading in the same direction.
She stops to pick up strangers stranded in the rain.
I do n't usually pick up hitchhikers, but it was pouring rain.
03
kunin, pumunta
to retrieve an item from a location where it was left
Transitive: to pick up sth
Example
Lisa realized she left her keys at the office and had to go back to pick them up before heading home.
I need to pick up my dry cleaning before the shop closes.
John received a notification that his package had arrived, so he went to pick it up from the courier service.
04
tumaas, gumanda
to experience a positive rise in something
Intransitive
Example
After a quiet winter, hotel bookings began to pick up in spring.
Business always picks up during the holiday season.
As word spread about the festival, ticket sales started to pick up.
05
kumuha ng kapangyarihan, magtakda ng pamunuan
to take on a role of authority or leadership
Transitive: to pick up a position of authority
Example
After the revolution, it was uncertain who would pick up power.
When the CEO retired, her successor was ready to pick up the reins.
She picked up the mantle of leadership after the unexpected resignation of the previous leader.
06
matutunan, maangal
to learn about something, typically without intending to
Transitive: to pick up knowledge
Example
I picked up a few French phrases while vacationing in Paris.
You can pick up a lot of interesting facts in museums.
I picked some interesting facts up during the tour.
07
aresto, dakpin
to arrest someone
Transitive: to pick up sb
InformalExample
The police picked the thief up after a short chase.
They picked him up for questioning.
The authorities picked up the suspect near the border.
08
pinasiglahin, kumpletuhin
(of a color) to enhance or complement another color by being of a similar shade
Transitive: to pick up a color
Example
The navy blue scarf picked up the subtle tones in her dress, creating a harmonious ensemble.
The soft beige curtains pick up the warm hues of the wooden furniture in the room.
Her emerald green earrings beautifully picked up the vibrant colors in her floral blouse.
09
bumili, kumuha
to purchase something
Transitive: to pick up sth
Example
She picked up a few books from the sale.
I picked up some groceries on my way home.
I picked it up at a vintage store downtown.
10
pumuno, humawak
to boost someone's spirits
Transitive: to pick up sb/sth
Example
Seeing her child's smile picked her up instantly.
After a week of rain, the forecast of sunshine picked up the town's spirits.
The motivational speech picked everyone up.
11
bumangon, makabawi
to recover one's strength, often after a period of fatigue
Intransitive
Example
After a nap, she picked up and felt ready to continue her work.
After the second set, the tennis player picked up and dominated the game.
The team picked up in the second half of the match.
12
pana, kuha
to approach someone, often with a romantic or sexual intent
Transitive: to pick up sb
InformalExample
He was notorious for trying to pick women up wherever he went.
She 's not the type to pick up guys at a club.
He tried to pick up a stranger at the bar.
13
maamoy, makita
to notice something, such as a sense, sign, etc.
Transitive: to pick up a sense or sign
Example
With his keen hearing, he can pick up the slightest sound in the night.
It took me a moment to pick up the sarcasm in his voice.
My dog picked up the scent of another animal in the backyard.
14
matutunan, maangkin
to acquire a new skill or language through practice and application rather than formal instruction
Transitive: to pick up a skill or language
Example
He picked up a bit of Italian while traveling through Italy.
You 'd be surprised how quickly children pick up new technology.
She never took a painting class but picked up the skill from watching online tutorials.
15
tumaas, lumakas
(of the wind or other natural forces) to increase in strength or intensity
Intransitive
Example
As the storm approached, the wind picked up and the waves grew higher.
The forecast says the rain will pick up by the afternoon.
The waves have really picked up since this morning; it might not be safe to surf.
16
tumanggap, mag-detect
to receive or detect a signal or transmission from a radio station or other broadcasting device
Transitive: to pick up a signal
Example
On this device, we can pick up even the weakest signals.
I can pick up the local radio station in this area.
Can your radio pick that station up from such a long distance?
17
ipagpatuloy, muling simulan
to resume something, a story, activity, or relationship
Transitive: to pick up an activity
Example
After the summer break, the teacher decided to pick up the lessons from where they had left.
They had a disagreement last year, but now they 're trying to pick up their friendship again.
We paused our project due to lack of funds, but as soon as we secure more investment, we'll pick it up from where we left off.
18
makuha, mahawaan
to catch an infectious disease or illness from someone or something
Transitive: to pick up a disease
Example
On his trip to the village, he picked up a stomach bug.
After swimming in the contaminated pool, many people picked up skin rashes.
Due to poor hygiene conditions, it 's easy to pick up infections in some areas.
19
bumilis, dumami
to increase in speed or pace suddenly or gradually
Intransitive
Example
After a slow start, the runner picked up and finished strong.
Business usually picks up during the holiday season
After the break, the team 's energy seemed to pick up, leading them to a victory.
20
tumayo, bumangon
to stand up again after falling
Transitive: to pick up oneself
Example
She was pushed during the game but swiftly picked herself up and kept playing.
After tripping on the sidewalk, she quickly picked herself up.
The boxer was knocked out, but he managed to pick himself up before the count of ten.
21
kuhaing, linisin
to restore order or cleanliness to a space or object that has become disorganized or messy
Transitive: to pick up sth
Example
Can you help me pick up the fallen leaves in the garden?
Please pick your toys up and put them away before bedtime.
I 'll pick up the papers on the desk and sort them out.
22
sumagot, sagutin
to answer a ringing phone
Intransitive
Transitive: to pick up the phone
Example
Can you pick up the phone?
The phone rang three times before he finally picked up.
I called her multiple times, but she did n't pick up.
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