Pick-up-on Definition

verb

(idiomatic) To notice, observe, learn, or understand, especially something otherwise overlooked.

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(idiomatic) To continue or build upon (for example, a task, analysis, or narrative), beginning from a point at which someone has previously stopped.

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(idiomatic) To adopt a practice in which others already engage.

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Pick-up-on Sentence Examples

  • I figured he would pick up on things I wouldn't.

  • As it was, the kids might pick up on her fear and emulate.

  • He was, however, quick to pick up on Martha's description of the cigarette package.

  • He fails completely to pick up on Ruth 's tight-lipped response.

  • If parents are stressed, the infant will pick up on this, and it is these problems that can indeed interfere with establishing a routine.

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Words Starting With

PPIPIC

Words Ending With

NON

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Words Starting With P and Ending With N

Starts With P & Ends With NStarts With PI & Ends With NStarts With P & Ends With ON

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10 Letter Words10 Letter Words Starting With P10 Letter Words Ending With N