My parents picked me up from school.

Meaning: This means that my parents came to my school to get me and take me home.

Choice of Words: Picked means to choose or select someone or something. Up means to move something from a lower to a higher position. When you put them together, "Picked up" means to come and get someone from a place.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• My parents picked me up.
• Parents attended meeting at school.
• Parents attended the school meeting to discuss progress.
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• The girl picked flowers in the garden.