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to pick up
[phrase form: pick]
01
pegar, levantar
to take and lift something or someone up
Transitive: to pick up sb/sth
Exemplos
He picked the suitcase up and walked to the taxi stand.
Ele pegou a mala e caminhou até o ponto de táxi.
She picked her cat up to keep it from scratching the furniture.
Ela pegou seu gato para impedir que ele arranhasse os móveis.
02
pegar, dar carona
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
Exemplos
I picked two backpackers up who were heading in the same direction.
Peguei dois mochileiros que estavam indo na mesma direção.
She stops to pick up strangers stranded in the rain.
Ela para para pegar estranhos presos na chuva.
03
atender, pegar
to answer a ringing phone
Intransitive
Transitive: to pick up the phone
Exemplos
Can you pick up the phone? I'm busy cooking.
Você pode atender o telefone? Estou ocupado cozinhando.
The phone rang three times before he finally picked up.
O telefone tocou três vezes antes que ele finalmente atendesse.
04
pegar, ir buscar
to retrieve an item from a location where it was left
Transitive: to pick up sth
Exemplos
Lisa realized she left her keys at the office and had to go back to pick them up before heading home.
Lisa percebeu que deixou suas chaves no escritório e teve que voltar para pegá-las antes de ir para casa.
I need to pick up my dry cleaning before the shop closes.
Preciso pegar minha roupa na lavanderia antes que a loja feche.
05
recuperar, aumentar
to experience a positive rise in something
Intransitive
Exemplos
After a quiet winter, hotel bookings began to pick up in spring.
Depois de um inverno tranquilo, as reservas de hotel começaram a aumentar na primavera.
Business always picks up during the holiday season.
Os negócios sempre melhoram durante a temporada de festas.
06
assumir, pegar
to take on a role of authority or leadership
Transitive: to pick up a position of authority
Exemplos
After the revolution, it was uncertain who would pick up power.
Após a revolução, era incerto quem assumiria o poder.
When the CEO retired, her successor was ready to pick up the reins.
Quando a CEO se aposentou, seu sucessor estava pronto para assumir as rédeas.
07
aprender, adquirir
to learn about something, typically without intending to
Transitive: to pick up knowledge
Exemplos
I picked up a few French phrases while vacationing in Paris.
Eu peguei algumas frases em francês enquanto estava de férias em Paris.
You can pick up a lot of interesting facts in museums.
Você pode aprender muitos fatos interessantes em museus.
08
prender, arrestar
to arrest someone
Transitive: to pick up sb
InformalExemplos
The police picked the thief up after a short chase.
A polícia prendeu o ladrão após uma breve perseguição.
They picked him up for questioning.
Eles o prenderam para interrogatório.
09
destacar, valorizar
(of a color) to enhance or complement another color by being of a similar shade
Transitive: to pick up a color
Exemplos
The navy blue scarf picked up the subtle tones in her dress, creating a harmonious ensemble.
O cachecol azul-marinho captou os tons sutis em seu vestido, criando um conjunto harmonioso.
The soft beige curtains pick up the warm hues of the wooden furniture in the room.
As cortinas bege claras ressaltam os tons quentes dos móveis de madeira no quarto.
10
comprar, adquirir
to purchase something
Transitive: to pick up sth
Exemplos
She picked up a few books from the sale.
Ela comprou alguns livros na promoção.
I picked up some groceries on my way home.
Eu peguei alguns mantimentos no caminho para casa.
11
animar, levantar o ânimo
to boost someone's spirits
Transitive: to pick up sb/sth
Exemplos
Seeing her child's smile picked her up instantly.
Ver o sorriso do seu filho animou-a instantaneamente.
After a week of rain, the forecast of sunshine picked up the town's spirits.
Depois de uma semana de chuva, a previsão de sol animou o ânimo da cidade.
12
recuperar-se, ganhar forças
to recover one's strength, often after a period of fatigue
Intransitive
Exemplos
After a nap, she picked up and felt ready to continue her work.
Depois de uma soneca, ela se recuperou e se sentiu pronta para continuar seu trabalho.
After the second set, the tennis player picked up and dominated the game.
Depois do segundo set, o tenista recuperou as energias e dominou o jogo.
13
paquerar, cantar
to approach someone, often with a romantic or sexual intent
Transitive: to pick up sb
InformalExemplos
He was notorious for trying to pick women up wherever he went.
Ele era conhecido por tentar pegar mulheres onde quer que fosse.
She 's not the type to pick up guys at a club.
Ela não é do tipo que pega caras em uma boate.
14
detectar, perceber
to notice something, such as a sense, sign, etc.
Transitive: to pick up a sense or sign
Exemplos
With his keen hearing, he can pick up the slightest sound in the night.
Com sua audição aguçada, ele pode captar o menor som à noite.
It took me a moment to pick up the sarcasm in his voice.
Demorei um momento para perceber o sarcasmo na sua voz.
15
adquirir, aprender na prática
to acquire a new skill or language through practice and application rather than formal instruction
Transitive: to pick up a skill or language
Exemplos
He picked up a bit of Italian while traveling through Italy.
Ele pegou um pouco de italiano enquanto viajava pela Itália.
You 'd be surprised how quickly children pick up new technology.
Você ficaria surpreso com a rapidez com que as crianças absorvem novas tecnologias.
16
aumentar, intensificar-se
(of the wind or other natural forces) to increase in strength or intensity
Intransitive
Exemplos
As the storm approached, the wind picked up and the waves grew higher.
À medida que a tempestade se aproximava, o vento aumentava e as ondas ficavam mais altas.
The forecast says the rain will pick up by the afternoon.
A previsão diz que a chuva vai aumentar à tarde.
17
captar, receber
to receive or detect a signal or transmission from a radio station or other broadcasting device
Transitive: to pick up a signal
Exemplos
On this device, we can pick up even the weakest signals.
Neste dispositivo, podemos captar até os sinais mais fracos.
I can pick up the local radio station in this area.
Eu consigo captar a estação de rádio local nesta área.
18
retomar, continuar
to resume something, a story, activity, or relationship
Transitive: to pick up an activity
Exemplos
After the summer break, the teacher decided to pick up the lessons from where they had left.
Após as férias de verão, o professor decidiu retomar as aulas de onde pararam.
They had a disagreement last year, but now they 're trying to pick up their friendship again.
Eles tiveram um desentendimento no ano passado, mas agora estão tentando retomar a amizade.
19
pegar, contrair
to catch an infectious disease or illness from someone or something
Transitive: to pick up a disease
Exemplos
On his trip to the village, he picked up a stomach bug.
Em sua viagem à vila, ele pegou um vírus estomacal.
After swimming in the contaminated pool, many people picked up skin rashes.
Depois de nadar na piscina contaminada, muitas pessoas pegaram erupções cutâneas.
20
acelerar, ganhar velocidade
to increase in speed or pace suddenly or gradually
Intransitive
Exemplos
After a slow start, the runner picked up and finished strong.
Depois de um começo lento, o corredor acelerou e terminou forte.
Business usually picks up during the holiday season
Os negócios geralmente aumentam durante a temporada de festas.
21
levantar-se, erguer-se
to stand up again after falling
Transitive: to pick up oneself
Exemplos
She was pushed during the game but swiftly picked herself up and kept playing.
Ela foi empurrada durante o jogo, mas rapidamente se levantou e continuou jogando.
After tripping on the sidewalk, she quickly picked herself up.
Depois de tropeçar na calçada, ela rapidamente se levantou.
22
arrumar, limpar
to restore order or cleanliness to a space or object that has become disorganized or messy
Dialect
American
AmericanTransitive: to pick up sth
Exemplos
Can you help me pick up the fallen leaves in the garden?
Podes ajudar-me a apanhar as folhas caídas no jardim?
Please pick your toys up and put them away before bedtime.
Por favor, pegue seus brinquedos e guarde-os antes de dormir.
23
pegar, buscar
to go to a place in a vehicle to collect someone who is waiting for one
Exemplos
I'll pick you up at the airport.
Eu vou te buscar no aeroporto.
I have to pick up my brother from the bus stop.
Eu tenho que pegar meu irmão no ponto de ônibus.
