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pickup

/ˈpɪkˌʌp/ /ˈpɪkʌp/

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noun

Tonabnehmer

An electronic device for detecting sound, vibration, etc., such as one fitted to an electric guitar or record player.

Examples :

"The guitarist replaced the old pickup on his electric guitar, hoping for a clearer sound. "

Der Gitarrist ersetzte den alten Tonabnehmer seiner E-Gitarre und hoffte auf einen klareren Klang.

electronics music sound device technology electric machine technical

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Pick-up, Pritschenwagen

A pickup truck.

Examples :

"My dad drove his old pickup truck to the hardware store. "

Mein Vater fuhr mit seinem alten Pick-up zum Baumarkt.

vehicle machine

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Gelegenheits-

(usually attributive) Impromptu or ad hoc, especially of sports games and teams made up of randomly selected players.

Examples :

"At lunch we had a game of pickup hockey."

Zum Mittagessen haben wir ein Gelegenheits-Hockeyspiel gespielt.

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Anmache, Aufreißversuch

An instance of approaching someone and engaging in romantic flirtation and courting with the intent to pursue romance, a date, or a sexual encounter. See also pick-up line, pick-up joint, pickup artist.

Examples :

"He had a confident pickup with a girl he saw at the library, hoping to get her phone number. "

Er hatte eine selbstbewusste Anmache bei einem Mädchen, das er in der Bibliothek sah, in der Hoffnung, ihre Telefonnummer zu bekommen.

communication entertainment human sex society style attitude action language

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Aufreißer, Eroberung

A person successfully approached in this manner for romance or sex.

Examples :

"The new student's friendly pickup lines at the school dance were very effective. "

Die freundlichen Anmachsprüche des neuen Schülers beim Schulball waren sehr erfolgreich.

sex person human

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Aufnehmen, Ballaufnahme

In various games, the fielding or hitting of a ball just after it strikes the ground.

Examples :

"The batter's quick pickup of the ball allowed him to throw out the runner at first base. "

Die schnelle Ballaufnahme des Schlägers ermöglichte es ihm, den Läufer an der ersten Base auszuwerfen.

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Gegenstand, der vom Spieler aufgenommen werden kann, um einen Vorteil oder Effekt zu erzielen; ein Power-Up

An item that can be picked up by the player, conferring some benefit or effect; a power-up.

Examples :

"The game character found a pickup that increased its health points. "

Die Spielfigur fand einen Gegenstand, der ihre Gesundheitspunkte erhöhte.

item game technology computing electronics

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Übernahme, Eroberung

The act of a challenging party or candidate winning an electoral district held by an incumbent party or candidate. See also gain

Examples :

"The returns from the election show Apple Party candidate Jane Doe has made a pickup in the district of City West defeating Orange Party Incumbent Joe Smith"

Die Wahlergebnisse zeigen, dass die Kandidatin der Apple-Partei, Jane Doe, im Bezirk City West eine Übernahme erzielt und den Amtsinhaber der Orange-Partei, Joe Smith, besiegt hat.

politics government

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Abnehmen, den Hörer abnehmen

The act of answering a telephone.

Examples :

"My mom's pickup of the phone was quick; she answered immediately. "

Meine Mutter nahm schnell ab; sie antwortete sofort.

communication technology device electronics

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Nachdreh, Ergänzung

A relatively minor shot filmed or recorded after the fact to augment previous footage.

Examples :

"The director needed a pickup shot of the teacher smiling at the class to show the positive atmosphere. "

Der Regisseur brauchte eine Nachdreh-Einstellung der Lehrerin, die die Klasse anlächelte, um die positive Atmosphäre zu zeigen.

media entertainment technical

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Abholung, Aufnahme

The act of collecting and taking away something or someone, usually in a vehicle.

Examples :

"The school bus's pickup is at 8:00 a.m. "

Die Abholung des Schulbusses ist um 8:00 Uhr.