I can collect the document vs I can pick up the document

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'I can collect the document' implies that you will gather or obtain the document, while 'I can pick up the document' suggests that you will physically go to a location to get the document.

Last updated: April 06, 2024 • 939 views

I can collect the document

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when you are able to obtain or gather the document from a specific location or person.

Examples:

I can collect the document from the office tomorrow.
She can collect the document from the printer on her way out.

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I can collect the document
Soon as I can collect the reward.
He already gave me a million francs and soon I can collect the insurance.
I was very happy because that computer was always breaking and now I can collect the insurance money from it and buy a new one.
If you want me to go I can come back and collect the pot later.
No, that's fine, I can come and collect the rest at the weekend.
Can I collect the one million signatures in one country?
Can I collect the goods I have ordered?
I can collect you and the Mexicans without issue, but the clandestine Irish, even with the help of Scotland Yard and
If I can't say I'm Shin Ji Hyun, how can I collect the 3 tears?
Can I still collect the 300 grand?
Can I collect the vehicle in one city and drop it off in another?
Indeed, by triggering long combo chains, you can collect the legendary Dragon Balls.
On the same day, players can collect the huge jackpot prize.
This way you can collect the germs from the mouth.
You can collect the badge at the hotel (reservation required).
You can collect the signatures either on paper or online.
You can collect the flying coins while jumping.
I can collect that $ 10 from Nicholson.
I can collect that, if you wish.
I can collect that and you have your money.

Alternatives:

I can retrieve the document.
I can get the document.
I can obtain the document.
I can fetch the document.
I can acquire the document.

I can pick up the document

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when you are able to physically go to a location to get the document, such as an office, store, or mailbox.

Examples:

I can pick up the document from the post office.
He can pick up the document from the reception desk.

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I can pick up the document
I can pick up another shift.
I can pick up my own lawn.
I can pick up my own lawn.
Maybe I can pick up some detail.
Reckon I can pick up a second-hand one for 12,000 or 14,000.
I can pick up some extra shifts at spudsy's.
I can pick up the trinket then.
Plus whatever I can pick up with private lessons.
I can pick up a cake from the supermarket.
I can pick up the phone and find out what you've got, or you can just tell me.
I can pick up a sicario.
I am running for town council, and I understand that I can pick up a form here.
Since you're here, I think I'll call work and see if I can pick up some extra hours.
Eddie, I can pick up five more cabs for you, but it'll take straight cash.
See, I can pick up on it if I really focus.
I mean, I get off late, but I can pick up something on the way home.
The test is done. I can pick up my glass.
'Cause now I can pick up her Valentine's Day gift.
I can pick up the slack.
You know, see what I can pick up.

Alternatives:

I can retrieve the document.
I can get the document.
I can obtain the document.
I can fetch the document.
I can acquire the document.

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