Cari
to pick up
[phrase form: pick]
01
mengambil, mengangkat
to take and lift something or someone up
Transitive: to pick up sb/sth
Contoh-contoh
He picked the suitcase up and walked to the taxi stand.
Dia mengambil koper itu dan berjalan ke halte taksi.
She picked her cat up to keep it from scratching the furniture.
Dia mengangkat kucingnya untuk mencegahnya mencakar furnitur.
02
menjemput, mengangkut
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
Contoh-contoh
I picked two backpackers up who were heading in the same direction.
Saya menjemput dua backpacker yang menuju ke arah yang sama.
She stops to pick up strangers stranded in the rain.
Dia berhenti untuk menjemput orang asing yang terjebak dalam hujan.
03
mengangkat, menjawab
to answer a ringing phone
Intransitive
Transitive: to pick up the phone
Contoh-contoh
Can you pick up the phone? I'm busy cooking.
Bisakah kamu mengangkat telepon? Aku sibuk memasak.
The phone rang three times before he finally picked up.
Telepon berdering tiga kali sebelum dia akhirnya mengangkat.
04
mengambil, pergi untuk mengambil
to retrieve an item from a location where it was left
Transitive: to pick up sth
Contoh-contoh
Lisa realized she left her keys at the office and had to go back to pick them up before heading home.
Lisa menyadari bahwa ia meninggalkan kuncinya di kantor dan harus kembali untuk mengambilnya sebelum pulang ke rumah.
I need to pick up my dry cleaning before the shop closes.
Saya perlu mengambil dry cleaning saya sebelum toko tutup.
05
meningkat, naik
to experience a positive rise in something
Intransitive
Contoh-contoh
After a quiet winter, hotel bookings began to pick up in spring.
Setelah musim dingin yang tenang, pemesanan hotel mulai meningkat di musim semi.
Business always picks up during the holiday season.
Bisnis selalu meningkat selama musim liburan.
06
mengambil alih, memegang
to take on a role of authority or leadership
Transitive: to pick up a position of authority
Contoh-contoh
After the revolution, it was uncertain who would pick up power.
Setelah revolusi, tidak pasti siapa yang akan mengambil alih kekuasaan.
When the CEO retired, her successor was ready to pick up the reins.
Ketika CEO pensiun, penggantinya siap untuk mengambil alih kendali.
07
belajar, memperoleh
to learn about something, typically without intending to
Transitive: to pick up knowledge
Contoh-contoh
I picked up a few French phrases while vacationing in Paris.
Saya mengambil beberapa frasa Prancis saat berlibur di Paris.
You can pick up a lot of interesting facts in museums.
Anda bisa mempelajari banyak fakta menarik di museum.
08
menangkap, menahan
to arrest someone
Transitive: to pick up sb
InformalContoh-contoh
The police picked the thief up after a short chase.
Polisi menangkap pencuri itu setelah pengejaran singkat.
They picked him up for questioning.
Mereka menangkapnya untuk diinterogasi.
09
menonjolkan, memperkuat
(of a color) to enhance or complement another color by being of a similar shade
Transitive: to pick up a color
Contoh-contoh
The navy blue scarf picked up the subtle tones in her dress, creating a harmonious ensemble.
Syal biru tua mengangkat nada halus dalam gaunnya, menciptakan ensemble yang harmonis.
The soft beige curtains pick up the warm hues of the wooden furniture in the room.
Gorden beige lembut menonjolkan nuansa hangat furnitur kayu di ruangan.
10
membeli, beli
to purchase something
Transitive: to pick up sth
Contoh-contoh
She picked up a few books from the sale.
Dia membeli beberapa buku dari penjualan.
I picked up some groceries on my way home.
Aku membeli beberapa bahan makanan dalam perjalanan pulang.
11
menyemangati, meningkatkan moral
to boost someone's spirits
Transitive: to pick up sb/sth
Contoh-contoh
Seeing her child's smile picked her up instantly.
Melihat senyum anaknya langsung menyemangatinya.
After a week of rain, the forecast of sunshine picked up the town's spirits.
Setelah seminggu hujan, ramalan cuaca cerah meningkatkan semangat kota.
12
pulih, mengembalikan tenaga
to recover one's strength, often after a period of fatigue
Intransitive
Contoh-contoh
After a nap, she picked up and felt ready to continue her work.
Setelah tidur siang, dia pulih dan merasa siap untuk melanjutkan pekerjaannya.
After the second set, the tennis player picked up and dominated the game.
Setelah set kedua, pemain tenis itu pulih dan mendominasi permainan.
13
menggoda, merayu
to approach someone, often with a romantic or sexual intent
Transitive: to pick up sb
InformalContoh-contoh
He was notorious for trying to pick women up wherever he went.
Dia terkenal karena mencoba mengajak wanita ke mana pun dia pergi.
She 's not the type to pick up guys at a club.
Dia bukan tipe yang merayu pria di klub.
14
menangkap, menyadari
to notice something, such as a sense, sign, etc.
Transitive: to pick up a sense or sign
Contoh-contoh
With his keen hearing, he can pick up the slightest sound in the night.
Dengan pendengarannya yang tajam, dia bisa menangkap suara paling kecil di malam hari.
It took me a moment to pick up the sarcasm in his voice.
Saya butuh waktu sejenak untuk menangkap sarkasme dalam suaranya.
15
memperoleh, belajar melalui praktik
to acquire a new skill or language through practice and application rather than formal instruction
Transitive: to pick up a skill or language
Contoh-contoh
He picked up a bit of Italian while traveling through Italy.
Dia mengambil sedikit bahasa Italia saat bepergian melalui Italia.
You 'd be surprised how quickly children pick up new technology.
Anda akan terkejut betapa cepatnya anak-anak menguasai teknologi baru.
16
meningkat, menguat
(of the wind or other natural forces) to increase in strength or intensity
Intransitive
Contoh-contoh
As the storm approached, the wind picked up and the waves grew higher.
Saat badai mendekat, angin bertiup lebih kencang dan ombak menjadi lebih tinggi.
The forecast says the rain will pick up by the afternoon.
Ramalan mengatakan hujan akan meningkat pada sore hari.
17
menangkap, menerima
to receive or detect a signal or transmission from a radio station or other broadcasting device
Transitive: to pick up a signal
Contoh-contoh
On this device, we can pick up even the weakest signals.
Di perangkat ini, kita bisa menangkap bahkan sinyal terlemah sekalipun.
I can pick up the local radio station in this area.
Saya bisa menangkap stasiun radio lokal di area ini.
18
melanjutkan, memulai kembali
to resume something, a story, activity, or relationship
Transitive: to pick up an activity
Contoh-contoh
After the summer break, the teacher decided to pick up the lessons from where they had left.
Setelah liburan musim panas, guru memutuskan untuk melanjutkan pelajaran dari tempat mereka berhenti.
They had a disagreement last year, but now they 're trying to pick up their friendship again.
Mereka memiliki perselisihan tahun lalu, tetapi sekarang mereka mencoba untuk memulai kembali persahabatan mereka.
19
tertular, menangkap
to catch an infectious disease or illness from someone or something
Transitive: to pick up a disease
Contoh-contoh
On his trip to the village, he picked up a stomach bug.
Dalam perjalanannya ke desa, dia terkena virus perut.
After swimming in the contaminated pool, many people picked up skin rashes.
Setelah berenang di kolam yang terkontaminasi, banyak orang terkena ruam kulit.
20
berakselerasi, meningkatkan kecepatan
to increase in speed or pace suddenly or gradually
Intransitive
Contoh-contoh
After a slow start, the runner picked up and finished strong.
Setelah start yang lambat, pelari itu berakselerasi dan finis dengan kuat.
Business usually picks up during the holiday season
Bisnis biasanya meningkat selama musim liburan.
21
bangun, berdiri lagi
to stand up again after falling
Transitive: to pick up oneself
Contoh-contoh
She was pushed during the game but swiftly picked herself up and kept playing.
Dia didorong selama permainan tetapi dengan cepat bangkit dan terus bermain.
After tripping on the sidewalk, she quickly picked herself up.
Setelah tersandung di trotoar, dia cepat berdiri.
22
merapikan, membersihkan
to restore order or cleanliness to a space or object that has become disorganized or messy
Dialect
American
AmericanTransitive: to pick up sth
Contoh-contoh
Can you help me pick up the fallen leaves in the garden?
Bisakah kamu membantuku memungut daun-daun yang jatuh di taman?
Please pick your toys up and put them away before bedtime.
Tolong kumpulkan mainanmu dan simpan sebelum tidur.
23
menjemput, mengambil
to go to a place in a vehicle to collect someone who is waiting for one
Contoh-contoh
I'll pick you up at the airport.
Aku akan menjemputmu di bandara.
I have to pick up my brother from the bus stop.
Aku harus menjemput saudaraku dari halte bus.
