1. a small truck with an open back for carrying loads
2. the act of collecting someone or something
3. an improvement or increase in activity, speed, or intensity

1. organized or formed quickly and informally

Examples

• He drove his pickup to the hardware store.
• The school pickup is at 3:15 PM.
• There was a pickup in sales during the holiday season.
• The guitar’s pickup wasn’t working properly.
• They organized a pickup basketball game in the park.
• Can you give me a pickup at the airport?
• The economic pickup surprised many analysts.
• She played in a pickup band at the local café.