Meanings
How to pronounce "pick up on":
AU
To notice, observe, learn, or understand, especially something otherwise overlooked.
To continue or build upon (for example, a task, analysis, or narrative), beginning from a point at which someone has previously stopped.
To adopt a practice in which others already engage.
Example Sentences
1
Sara has a keen ability to quickly pick up on new languages.
2
The detective was able to pick up on the suspect's nervous behavior.
3
It took me a while to pick up on the hints he was dropping.
4
I can't pick up on the sarcasm in his voice.
