Pick up the pace Meaning in English
expression
ˈpɪk/ /ˈəp/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈpeɪs
PIK-uhp-thuh-PAYS
pˈɪk/ /ˈʌp/ /ðə, ði/ /peɪs
pik-UP-thuh-PAYS
Definition
To move, work, or progress faster than before; to increase the speed of an activity.
Usage & Nuances
Informal in tone, often used with physical activity (like running) but also for work or progress. Common in encouragement ('Let's pick up the pace!'). Do not confuse with 'pick up the pieces' (meaning recover).
Spanish: acelerar el ritmoPortuguese (BR): acelerar o ritmoPortuguese (PT): acelerar o ritmoChinese (Simplified): 加快速度Chinese (Traditional): 加快速度Hindi: गति बढ़ानाArabic: زيادة السرعةBengali: গতি বাড়ানো - গতি ত্বরান্বিত করাRussian: ускориться - увеличить темпJapanese: ペースを上げるVietnamese: tăng tốc độ - tăng nhịp độKorean: 속도를 내다 - 박차를 가하다Turkish: hızlanmak - tempoyu artırmakUrdu: رفتار تیز کرنا - رفتار بڑھاناIndonesian: menambah kecepatan - mempercepat laju
Example Sentences
Let's pick up the pace so we arrive on time.
basic
The coach told us to pick up the pace during practice.
basic
If we pick up the pace, we can finish before lunch.
basic
We were walking pretty slow, so I suggested we pick up the pace.
natural
Deadline's coming up—we need to pick up the pace at work.
natural
After the break, the runners really picked up the pace and finished strong.
natural