فعل عبارتی: Pick up (برداشتن، جمع کردن، پاسخ دادن)
it یا me رو بذار وسط pick up.
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
A versatile phrasal verb used for lifting objects, collecting people, answering phones, and learning new skills naturally.
- Use it for physical lifting: 'Can you pick up that pen?' (max 20 words)
- Use it for collecting: 'I will pick you up at 8 PM.'
- If using a pronoun (it/them), put it in the middle: 'Pick it up.'
مرور کلی
pick up یکی از پرکاربردترین و منعطفترین ساختارها در زبان انگلیسی است که درک آن برای رسیدن به سطح B1 و بالاتر ضروری است. برای ما فارسیزبانان که با ساختار فعلهای مرکب در فارسی (مانند «برداشتن»، «گرفتن»، «یاد گرفتن») آشنا هستیم، درک pick up در ابتدا ممکن است چالشبرانگیز باشد، زیرا در زبان فارسی ما معمولاً برای هر مفهوم یک فعل مستقل داریم. در انگلیسی، ترکیب یک فعل اصلی (pick) با یک حرف اضافه یا قید (up) معنای کاملاً جدیدی میسازد که گاهی هیچ شباهتی به معنای کلمه اصلی ندارد.pick up میتواند به معنای «دنبال کسی رفتن»، «تلفن را جواب دادن»، «چیزی را از روی زمین بلند کردن» یا حتی «یادگیری ضمنی» باشد. این تفاوت در «چندمعنایی» (Polysemy) باعث میشود که زبانآموزان فارسیزبان اغلب در محیطهای واقعی مانند فرودگاه، تاکسی یا مکالمات روزمره دچار سردرگمی شوند. برای مثال، وقتی کسی میگوید I will pick you up، منظور او این نیست که شما را از زمین بلند کند، بلکه به معنای «به دنبال شما آمدن با ماشین» است.pick up یک «فعل عبارتی» (Phrasal Verb) است. در دستور زبان فارسی، ما مفهوم «فعل عبارتی» به معنای انگلیسی آن نداریم. ما در فارسی فعلهای پیشوندی یا مرکب داریم (مثل «بازگشتن» یا «غذا خوردن»).up نقش یک مکمل معنایی را بازی میکند که جهت یا نتیجه عمل را تغییر میدهد. در فارسی، وقتی میگوییم «برداشتن»، جهت حرکت مشخص است، اما در انگلیسی pick به تنهایی به معنای «چیدن» یا «انتخاب کردن» است و وقتی up به آن اضافه میشود، معنای «بلند کردن از سطح پایین به بالا» یا «دریافت کردن» پیدا میکند.- 1بلند کردن فیزیکی: برداشتن چیزی از روی زمین یا میز (
Pick up your pen). - 2دنبال کسی رفتن: سوار کردن کسی با وسیله نقلیه برای رساندن او (
I'll pick you up from the airport). - 3پاسخ دادن به تلفن: برداشتن گوشی و صحبت کردن (
Why don't you pick up?). - 4یادگیری غیررسمی: یاد گرفتن چیزی بدون کلاس رفتن، صرفاً با مشاهده یا تجربه (
I picked up some English from movies). - 5بهبود یافتن: افزایش یا بهتر شدن وضعیت (مثلاً بازار یا آبوهوا) (
Business is picking up). - 6تشخیص دادن: متوجه شدن یک جزئیات ظریف یا بو یا سیگنال (
The dog picked up the scent).
pick up یک فعل عبارتی «جداشدنی» (Separable) است. این یعنی مفعول میتواند بین pick و up قرار بگیرد یا بعد از آن بیاید. با این حال، یک قانون طلایی وجود دارد: اگر مفعول شما «ضمیر» (مانند it, them, her) باشد، حتماً باید بین فعل و حرف اضافه قرار بگیرد.pick + object + up | Pick the keys up | -pick + up + object | Pick up the keys | -pick + pronoun + up | Pick them up | Pick up them |pick up در موقعیتهای زیر استفاده کنید:- در فرودگاه یا ایستگاه: وقتی میخواهید به کسی بگویید به دنبالش میروید (
I'll pick you up at 5). این یک عبارت بسیار رایج در فرهنگِ مدرنِ جابهجایی است. - در محیط کار یا دانشگاه: وقتی میخواهید بگویید مهارتی را بدون آموزش رسمی یاد گرفتهاید (
I picked up Excel skills by working on projects). این نشاندهنده هوش و توانایی یادگیری خودآموز شماست. - در تماس تلفنی: وقتی صدای زنگ گوشی را میشنوید و میخواهید به کسی بگویید گوشی را بردارد (
Please, pick up the phone). - در خرید: وقتی برای گرفتن سفارش خود به مغازه یا رستوران میروید (
I need to pick up my order from the cafe).
- 1قرار دادن ضمیر بعد از up: فارسیزبانان به دلیل ساختار «فعل + مفعول» در فارسی، تمایل دارند بگویند
Pick up it. این به دلیل تداخل زبان مادری (L1 Interference) است. در فارسی ما میگوییم «بردار آن را»، اما در انگلیسی باید بگوییدPick it up. - 2استفاده از pick up برای هر نوع بلند کردن: گاهی دانشآموزان برای بلند کردن اجسام بسیار سنگین (مثل بلند کردن یک ماشین با جک) از
pick upاستفاده میکنند. در حالی کهpick upبرای اجسام سبک با دست است. برای اجسام سنگین باید ازliftاستفاده کنید. - 3جایگزینی نادرست با take: برخی فکر میکنند
pick upهمانtakeاست. در حالی کهtakeبه معنای بردن است وpick upبه معنای گرفتن یا بلند کردن. اشتباه در این مورد باعث کجفهمی در مکالمات روزمره میشود.
pick up با سایر افعال مشابه در جدول زیر آمده است:pick up |Take up | شروع کردن یک سرگرمی | Pick up یعنی یادگیری اتفاقی، Take up یعنی تصمیم برای شروع یک کار جدید |Lift | بلند کردن فیزیکی | Lift رسمیتر است و برای وزنهای سنگین استفاده میشود |Collect | جمعآوری کردن | Collect رسمی است و برای کارهای اداری استفاده میشود |- 1آیا همیشه میتوانم مفعول را بین فعل و up بیاورم؟
the book)، هم Pick the book up و هم Pick up the book کاملاً صحیح هستند. اما اگر ضمیر باشد، فقط Pick it up درست است.- 1آیا
pick upدر محیطهای رسمی کاربرد دارد؟
collect یا retrieve ترجیح داده میشود.- 1چطور بفهمم کدام معنای
pick upمد نظر است؟
Conjugating 'Pick Up'
| Tense | Subject | Form | Example |
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Present Simple
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I/You/We/They
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pick up
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I pick up the mail every day.
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Present Simple
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He/She/It
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picks up
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He picks up his son from school.
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Past Simple
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All subjects
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picked up
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They picked up the bill.
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Present Continuous
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All subjects
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am/is/are picking up
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I am picking up the trash now.
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Future (will)
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All subjects
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will pick up
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I will pick you up later.
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Present Perfect
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All subjects
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have/has picked up
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She has picked up some flu.
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Word Order with Objects
| Object Type | Structure | Correct Example | Incorrect Example |
|---|---|---|---|
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Noun
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Verb + Particle + Noun
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Pick up the book.
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N/A
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Noun
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Verb + Noun + Particle
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Pick the book up.
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N/A
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Pronoun
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Verb + Pronoun + Particle
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Pick it up.
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N/A
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Pronoun
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Verb + Particle + Pronoun
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N/A
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Pick up it.
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Meanings
To lift something from a surface, or more broadly, to acquire, collect, or resume something.
Physical Lift
To take hold of and lift something from a floor, table, or other surface.
“He picked up the book and started reading.”
“Don't pick up that glass; it's broken.”
Collect/Retrieve
To go to a place and get someone or something, often in a vehicle.
“I need to pick up my laundry from the dry cleaners.”
“Can you pick me up from the airport at midnight?”
Answer
To answer a telephone call or a ringing phone.
“I called him three times, but he didn't pick up.”
“Why didn't you pick up the phone earlier?”
Learn Naturally
To learn a new skill or language without formal study, just by being exposed to it.
“He picked up some Spanish while living in Madrid.”
“Kids pick up computer skills so quickly these days.”
Improve/Increase
To increase in speed, force, or volume; or for a situation to improve.
“The wind is starting to pick up.”
“Sales usually pick up right before Christmas.”
Tidy/Clean
To make a room neat by putting things back where they belong.
“You need to pick up your room before guests arrive.”
“I spent the morning picking up after the kids.”
Reference Table
| معنی | Example Sentence | Separable? | موقعیت |
|---|---|---|---|
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یه چیزی رو بلند کردن
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Can you `pick up` that pen?
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Yes
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فیزیکی
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یکی رو سوار کردن
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I'll `pick you up` at 8.
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Yes
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جابجایی
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چیزی خریدن/گرفتن
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I need to `pick up` milk.
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Yes
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خرید
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به تلفن جواب دادن
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Please `pick up` the phone!
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Yes
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ارتباط
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طبیعی یاد گرفتن
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She `picked up` French fast.
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Yes
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مهارتها
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تمیز کردن/مرتب کردن
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Time to `pick up` your toys.
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Yes
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خانهداری
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طیف رسمیت
I shall collect you from your residence at eight o'clock. (Transportation)
I'll pick you up at 8:00. (Transportation)
I'll swing by and pick you up at 8. (Transportation)
I'll scoop you up at 8. (Transportation)
The Many Faces of 'Pick Up'
Physical
- Lift To lift an object
Social
- Collect To get a person
Communication
- Answer To answer a phone
Mental
- Learn To learn a skill
Noun vs. Pronoun Placement
Is it a Pronoun?
Is the object a pronoun (it/them/me)?
Common Objects for 'Pick Up'
People
- • Friend
- • Kids
- • Passengers
Things
- • Laundry
- • Groceries
Skills
- • Language
- • Habit
- • Instrument
مثالها بر اساس سطح
Pick up the pen.
Pick up the pen.
Can you pick up the phone?
Can you pick up the phone?
Pick it up, please.
Pick it up, please.
I pick up my bag.
I pick up my bag.
I will pick you up at 6:00.
I will pick you up at 6:00.
She picked up some milk at the store.
She picked up some milk at the store.
Don't forget to pick up your trash.
Don't forget to pick up your trash.
He didn't pick up when I called.
He didn't pick up when I called.
I picked up a lot of Italian during my summer in Rome.
I picked up a lot of Italian during my summer in Rome.
The economy is finally starting to pick up.
The economy is finally starting to pick up.
Can you pick up the pace? We are going to be late.
Can you pick up the pace? We are going to be late.
I need to pick up my prescription from the pharmacy.
I need to pick up my prescription from the pharmacy.
The sensor is picking up a strange signal from the basement.
The sensor is picking up a strange signal from the basement.
I managed to pick up a great bargain at the flea market.
I managed to pick up a great bargain at the flea market.
Let's pick up where we left off yesterday.
Let's pick up where we left off yesterday.
He's very quick to pick up on any changes in the atmosphere.
He's very quick to pick up on any changes in the atmosphere.
The detective picked up a few clues that everyone else had missed.
The detective picked up a few clues that everyone else had missed.
The radio station is difficult to pick up in this mountainous region.
The radio station is difficult to pick up in this mountainous region.
She picked up the threads of her old life after returning from abroad.
She picked up the threads of her old life after returning from abroad.
The company is picking up the tab for the entire conference.
The company is picking up the tab for the entire conference.
The wind picked up significantly, reaching gale force by midnight.
The wind picked up significantly, reaching gale force by midnight.
He has an uncanny ability to pick up the nuances of any local dialect.
He has an uncanny ability to pick up the nuances of any local dialect.
The narrative picks up speed as the protagonist nears the climax.
The narrative picks up speed as the protagonist nears the climax.
They are still picking up the pieces after the financial crash.
They are still picking up the pieces after the financial crash.
بهراحتی اشتباه گرفته میشود
Learners use 'pick up' when they mean to choose something from a group.
Both involve starting something new, but the 'how' is different.
They are often synonyms, but 'collect' is more formal.
اشتباهات رایج
Pick up it.
Pick it up.
I pick up to the phone.
I pick up the phone.
He pick up the book.
He picks up the book.
I picked up it yesterday.
I picked it up yesterday.
I will pick up you.
I will pick you up.
Can you pick up me?
Can you pick me up?
I pick up my friend from the station.
I am picking up my friend from the station.
I picked up tennis last week.
I took up tennis last week.
The business is picking up it.
The business is picking up.
I need to pick up a choice.
I need to make a choice / pick one.
He picked up on the book.
He picked up the book.
الگوهای جملهسازی
Can you pick up ___ on your way home?
I'll pick ___ up at ___.
He picked up ___ while he was in ___.
Don't forget to pick up ___.
Real World Usage
Your driver is arriving to pick you up.
Can you pick up line 2? It's for the manager.
Select 'In-store pick up' to save on shipping.
I have to pick up the kids from soccer practice.
He tried a cheesy pick-up line on her.
Please pick up your toys before bedtime.
ساندویچ ضمیرها
Can you pick me up?
یک کلمه یا دو کلمه؟
I need to pick up my laundry.
حساب رو پرداخت کن
Smart Tips
Pause and put the pronoun in the middle. Think: 'Pick... it... up'.
Use 'pick up' instead of 'learn'. It sounds much more natural in conversation.
You don't need to say 'the phone'. Just say 'Pick up!'
Use 'pick up' without an object to describe improvement or increased strength.
تلفظ
Linking
When 'pick' is followed by 'up', the 'k' sound links to the 'u'. It sounds like 'pi-kup'.
Stress
In phrasal verbs, the particle (up) usually receives more stress than the verb (pick).
Pronoun Linking
When a pronoun is in the middle, the sounds link: 'pick-it-up' sounds like one word.
Rising on 'up'
Can you pick it UP? ↗
A standard polite request.
حفظ کنید
روش یادسپاری
P.U.C.: Phone, Up, Collect. Remember these three and you've got the basics!
تداعی تصویری
Imagine a giant magnet picking up a car (collecting a person), a phone (answering), and a book (learning). The magnet is labeled 'UP'.
Rhyme
If it's a thing, you have a choice. If it's 'it', use your middle voice!
Story
I went to the store to pick up some bread. On the way, my phone rang but I didn't pick up. Then I had to pick up my sister from the gym. She had picked up a cold, so we went home.
شبکه واژگان
چالش
Look around your room. Find three things on the floor. As you lift them, say 'I am picking up the [object]' and then 'I am picking it up'.
نکات فرهنگی
In both cultures, 'picking up the tab' or 'picking up the check' is a common way to say you are paying for everyone's meal.
A 'pick-up line' is a prepared remark used to start a conversation with a stranger in a romantic way. They are often considered cheesy or funny.
In many English-speaking countries, offering to 'pick someone up' is a standard sign of hospitality and friendship.
The verb 'pick' comes from Middle English 'picken' (to peck or pierce), and 'up' is a Germanic particle indicating direction or completion.
شروعکنندههای مکالمه
What time do you need me to pick you up?
Have you ever picked up a new hobby very quickly?
Why didn't you pick up my call yesterday?
Do you think it's easier to pick up a language by traveling or by studying?
موضوعات نگارش
اشتباهات رایج
Test Yourself
My phone is on the table. Can you please ___?
it استفاده میکنی، حتماً باید بین pick و up قرار بگیره.Choose the right sentence:
picks.Find and fix the mistake:
I pick upped my sister from the airport yesterday.
ed- به فعل pick اضافه میشه، نه به حرف اضافه up.Score: /3
تمرینهای عملی
8 exercisesWhich sentence is grammatically correct?
The phone is ringing. Why don't you ___?
Find and fix the mistake:
I picked up some Spanish while I was in Mexico.
up / you / at / I / 8 / will / pick
1. Answer, 2. Learn, 3. Collect
A: Can you get some milk? B: Sure, I'll ___ on my way home.
The wind is picking up.
Pick up the books.
Score: /8
Practice Bank
10 exercisesI need to ___ some milk on my way home.
She will pick up me at 7 PM.
up / did / Why / you / not / pick / ?
Recógela (la basura).
Which one describes an Uber arriving?
Match the following:
You can ___ a lot of slang from YouTube videos.
Sara pick up her kids every day.
please / it / Pick / up / .
I will ___.
Score: /10
سوالات متداول (8)
Yes, both are correct because 'the book' is a noun. You have the choice!
In English, when the object of a separable phrasal verb is a pronoun, it *must* go in the middle. It's just a strict rule of the language.
No! It can mean answering a phone, collecting a person, learning a skill, or even the weather getting stronger.
It's a type of vehicle with an open back designed to 'pick up' and carry heavy loads.
It is neutral to informal. In very formal writing, you might use 'collect', 'retrieve', or 'acquire'.
It means to pay the bill for everyone, usually at a restaurant.
Yes, it means to collect them in your car. 'I'll pick you up at 5.'
No. 'Pick' means to choose. 'Pick up' means to lift or collect. Don't mix them up!
Scaffolded Practice
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3
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Mastery Progress
Needs Practice
Improving
Strong
Mastered
In Other Languages
recoger / contestar
Spanish is not a phrasal verb language, so the 'up' feels redundant to them.
ramasser / chercher / décrocher
English uses one phrasal verb for all three, which is confusing for French speakers.
aufheben / abholen
German word order rules for separable particles are even more complex than English.
拾う (hirou) / 迎えに行く (mukaeni iku)
Japanese uses specific verbs where English uses the general 'pick up'.
التقط (iltaqata) / رد (radda)
The concept of a 'particle' (up) changing a verb's meaning doesn't exist in the same way in Arabic.
捡 (jiǎn) / 接 (jiē)
Chinese speakers often omit the 'up' because 'pick' (jiǎn) feels complete on its own.
Learning Path
Prerequisites
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