pickup
UK: ˈpɪkʌp | US: ˈpɪkˌʌp
n. 1. The act of collecting or lifting something.
n. 2. A small open truck or van.
n. 3. An improvement in condition or performance.
vt. 1. To lift or gather something.
vt. 2. To learn or acquire casually.
The word "pickup" originated in the early 19th century as a phrasal verb ("pick up"), combining "pick" (from Old English pician, meaning "to prick or pluck") and "up" (from Old English up, indicating direction). By the 20th century, it evolved into a noun referring to vehicles (from the idea of "picking up" cargo) and later expanded to describe improvements or casual acquisitions. The morphemes retain their original spellings, reflecting the word's literal and figurative uses.
She asked her brother to pickup the groceries on his way home.
He drives a red pickup for his construction work.
The team noticed a pickup in sales after the new campaign.
Children often pickup languages faster than adults.
The singer’s career got a pickup after the viral video.