pick sb up recoger a algn I'll pick you up at seven
o'clock.
pick sth up recoger algo
I picked your bag up by
mistake.
pick up mejorar We're waiting until the
weather picks up a bit.
break down estropearse,
averiarse The washing machine has broken down.
(person) break down venirse abajo I just broke down and cried
Break down (into)
dividirse I've broken down the costs
by country.
Bring sb up criar She was brought up by her
aunt.
bring
sth up sacar algo (a
colación), mencionar algo:
Every
time I bring the matter up, he changes the subject.
Complete these sentences
with pick up, break down and bring up
1.
Sales ………………………..a bit
during the Christmas period.
2.
My parents …………….me ………..strictly.
3.
My car's………………………….., so I
came by taxi.
4.
The company was ………………..into smaller units.
5.
While you're in town, can
you …………………….my trousers from the Dry Cleaner?
6.
They didn't ………………….the
subject …………..at the meeting.
