to pick up; to gather ; to find (and pick up; something someone has dropped) ; to select; to choose; to pick out ; to get (unexpectedly); to hit upon (luck, an opportunity, etc.); to snatch (an unexpected victory); to pull off ; to pick up (someone; in a car, etc.) ; to flag down (a taxi); to hail ; to pick up (a signal, sound, interference, etc.) ; to (just manage to) return (the ball); to return (a difficult shot) ; to take on (someone in adverse circumstances); to employ; to give a job; to take in ; to walk; to go on foot