Antonyms for
pickup
The act of collecting and taking away something or someone, usually in a vehicle.
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No Antonyms Found for Pickup

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All Definitions for Pickup

Below are all the dictionary definitions of pickup:

1The act of collecting and taking away something or someone, usually in a vehicle.
2An instance of approaching someone and engaging in romantic flirtation and courting with the intent to pursue romance, a date, or a sexual encounter.
3A person successfully approached in this manner for romance or sex.
4Impromptu or ad hoc, especially of sports games and teams made up of randomly selected players.
5The act of answering a telephone.
6An item that can be picked up by the player, conferring some benefit or effect
7A power-up.
8An electronic device for detecting sound, vibration, etc., such as one fitted to an electric guitar or record player.
9In a record player, an electromagnetic component that converts the needle vibrations into an electrical signal.
10The reception of sound, etc. by such a device.
11The rate at which a motor vehicle picks up speed.
12The condition of being picked up, or taken up
13Adoption by some entity.
14The act of a challenging party or candidate winning an electoral district held by an incumbent party or candidate.
15A relatively minor shot filmed or recorded after the fact to augment previous footage.
16In various games, the fielding or hitting of a ball just after it strikes the ground.
17Electromagnetic coil receiver of metal string oscillations.
18A time during which passengers, such as school children, are picked up.
19A surname.
20Ellipsis of pickup truck. [(chiefly Canada, US, Singapore) A light truck with an open cargo bed.]
21Misspelling of pick up. [(transitive) To lift
22To grasp and raise.]

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Common antonyms for pickup. These words express opposite or contrasting meanings and can be used to create contrast in writing.

How many antonyms does pickup have?

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About antonyms for pickup

Finding the right antonym for pickup helps writers create contrast, clarify meaning, and add depth to their work. Defined as "The act of collecting and taking away something or someone, usually in a vehicle.", pickup has 0 opposite words that can be used to express contrasting ideas.

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