meaning of 'Pick up'

[Azazello]

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #66 "Lunch is served", question 2

Of course if speed is the most important thing, you can always ......... up your lunch from the take away cafe.

(a) hand
(b) hold
(c) keep
(d) pick

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #66 "Lunch is served", answer 2

Of course if speed is the most important thing, you can always pick up your lunch from the take away cafe.

Correct answer: (d) pick
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why?

Azazello

[Mister Micawber]

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'Pick up' means 'to take (a person or thing) into a car or ship, etc., or along with one.'
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Canadian-American native speaker
who teaches English for a living at Mister Micawber's
ESL cafe: Interview with Mister Micawber