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US/pɪk/
UK/pɪk/
to choose from a group, to take flowers or fruit from a plant, or to collect someone
In context
You can pick any color you like for the new curtains.
We picked apples in the orchard all afternoon on Saturday.
Can you pick me up at the airport at six?
Words that go with pick
verb + noun
- pick a colorLet the children pick a color for their room.
- pick a fightSome drunk men tried to pick a fight outside the bar.
verb + adverb
- pick upPlease pick up your bags before the train arrives.
- pick someone upI will pick you up after school.
- pick carefullyPick carefully, because you can only choose one prize.
verb + preposition
- pick onThe older boys used to pick on him at school.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I will pick my friend at the station.Correct: I will pick my friend up at the station.