Noun phrase
/ˈaʊt.dɔːr ˈpɪk.ʌp/
The term "outdoor pick-up" typically refers to a type of informal gathering or meeting that occurs in an outdoor setting, often for the purpose of socializing or playing sports. It can also denote an arrangement to pick someone up from a specific outdoor location. The phrase is not highly formalized and can vary in use depending on context.
"Outdoor pick-up" is moderately frequent in spoken contexts, particularly in discussions about sports, social activities, or informal arrangements. It is less common in formal writing.
Organizamos un juego de pick-up al aire libre de baloncesto en el parque este sábado.
She agreed to meet him for an outdoor pick-up after the concert.
Ella aceptó encontrarse con él para un pick-up al aire libre después del concierto.
The friends decided to have an outdoor pick-up picnic at the lake.
While "outdoor pick-up" itself may not feature directly in idiomatic expressions, related terms such as "pick-up" show up in various idioms. Here are a few idiomatic expressions that include the word “pick-up”:
Necesito ponerte al tanto de lo que perdí en la reunión.
Pick up the pieces: "After the incident, he had to pick up the pieces of his life."
Después del incidente, tuvo que recoger los pedazos de su vida.
Pick up steam: "The project started slowly but is beginning to pick up steam."
El proyecto comenzó lentamente pero está empezando a coger impulso.
Pick-up line: "He used a corny pick-up line to start the conversation."
Usó una frase de ligue cursi para iniciar la conversación.
Pick up where you left off: "Let's pick up where we left off in our last discussion."
The term "pick-up" originates from the combination of "pick," meaning to lift or take up, and "up," denoting direction or completion of the action. The phrase "outdoor" derives from "out," meaning outside, and "door," indicating a physical opening into the outside. The combination thus emphasizes the act of gathering or meeting in an outdoor setting.