pick up on

US /pɪk ʌp ɑːn/
UK /pɪk ʌp ɑːn/
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1.

cogliere, notare

to notice or become aware of something

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She was quick to pick up on his nervousness.
Fu rapida a cogliere il suo nervosismo.
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Did you pick up on any strange vibes from the new neighbor?
Hai colto qualche strana vibrazione dal nuovo vicino?
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noticedetectdiscernperceivesense
2.

capire, apprendere

to understand something after it has been explained or demonstrated

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It took him a while to pick up on the new software.
Gli ci è voluto un po' per capire il nuovo software.
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The students quickly picked up on the new grammar rules.
Gli studenti hanno rapidamente appreso le nuove regole grammaticali.
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understandgrasplearncomprehendassimilate
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