to transfer one's responsibilities to someone else
We've decided to pass the torch to a new generation.
He is passing the torch to Stewart as head of the personnel department.
(B2) to learn a new skill or language by practising it rather than being taught it.
Don't bother with the computer manual - you'll pick it up as you go along.
When you live in a country you can pick up the language.
to learn interesting or useful information from someone or something
The nurse had picked up the information from a conversation she overheard.
in the hospital = hospitalised if you are a patient
If you are visiting someone in the hospital, we use "at the hospital". Or you're an employee.
(n) a meal to which guests bring food
We are throwing a potluck this weekend.
It's a potluck, and I will bring rice and roast chicken.
to be wearing fashionable or formal clothes
The candidates were all dressed up to the nines.
Thomas is dressed up to the nines.