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Strike

verb

/straɪk/

Meaning

to hit forcefully; to stop work as a form of protest

to hit forcibly or attack; also to stop work as a form of protest

Lightning strikes the tall building during the storm.

The workers decided to strike for better wages.

strike a chord

hit, beat, attack, protest, punch, clash

Entry 1

hit, beat, attack, protest

Entry 2

hit, attack, punch, protest, clash

miss, caress, work, comply, praise, peace

Entry 1

miss, caress, work, comply

Entry 2

miss, praise, peace

strike hard, strike gold, strike balance, lightning strike, strike a deal, strike a balance, strike back, strike down

Entry 1

strike hard, strike gold, strike balance, lightning strike

Entry 2

strike a deal, strike a balance, strike back, strike down

To go to the countryside or to suspend someone from university.

to mix or move something in a circular motion, especially in liquid

to make musical sounds with the voice

to direct a weapon, object, or effort at a target; to intend or plan

Rising and hovering in the air, especially as a result of supernatural or magical power.

To wound or injure someone so that part of the body is permanently damaged.