# schedule a pickup

**Pronunciation:** ˈskɛdʒuːl ə ˈpɪkˌʌp · SKED-jool uh PIK-up

**Part of speech:** verb phrase

## Meaning

Arrange a specific time and location for the collection of goods or a person.

## Examples

- You can schedule a pickup for your recycling bins through the city's website.
- The courier will email you once you schedule a pickup for the returned items.
- Please schedule a pickup for the donation boxes before the end of the week.

## Synonyms

- book a collection — Standard term used in logistics and shipping.
- arrange a pickup — Slightly more formal than schedule.
- organize a collection — Focuses on the coordination of the event.
- coordinate a dispatch — Used in professional or industrial supply chain contexts.

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