handpick (C1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈhænd.pɪk/
Definition
Select someone or something with great care from a larger group.
Examples
The director handpicked the lead actors for the new production.
She was handpicked by the CEO to lead the international expansion.
The committee handpicked the best candidates for the final interview round.
How to Use handpick
- handpick someone for [task] (collocation)
- To select a person for a specific role or duty. — "They handpicked her for the leadership position."
- be handpicked by [someone] (collocation)
- To be selected by a specific authority figure (passive voice). — "She was handpicked by the founder to run the company."
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