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strike
noun countable UK /straɪk/ 1 a period of time during which people refuse to work, as a protest about pay or conditions of workstrike by: A strike by transport workers was launched on August 12th. strike over: a 15-day strike over pay and poor safety conditions be (out) on strike: Workers have been out on strike since Friday. call a strike (=ask people to start it): The two main unions had called the strike. a miners’/teachers’ strike: schools closed by a teachers’ strike a train/tube/dock strike: A dock strike has crippled the port. strike in protest at: The strikes are in protest at the planned introduction of performance-related pay. Synonyms and related words
Strikes and other union activity action blackleg break a strike 2 a military attack, especially one in which planes drop bombs on an areastrike against: the danger of an imminent military strike against the United States strike on: Cluster bombs were used in the strike on the airfield. launch a strike (on/against someone/something): Bush warned that America would launch strikes against them if the war spread. Synonyms and related words
A military or armed attack 3 Britisha hit or kick of a ball, especially one with which you score a goal or a pointStevens got the first goal with a brilliant strike in the fourth minute. Synonyms and related words
Scoring points and goals a clean sheet aggregate all Synonyms and related words
Actions in playing games or sports 3a a situation in bowling in which you succeed in knocking down all the pins (=bottle shaped objects) with one ball Synonyms and related words 3b a failure to hit the ball in baseball Synonyms and related words
Baseball positions, actions and equipment
4 a discovery of something such as gold or oil by digging or drilling Synonyms and related words
one strike/two strikes/three strikes against someone/something strike
noun countable US /straɪk/ 1 a period of time during which people refuse to work, as a protest about pay or conditions at workstrike by: A strike by public transportation workers was launched on August 12th. strike over: a 15-day strike over pay and poor safety conditions be (out) on strike: Workers have been out on strike since Friday. call a strike (=ask people to start it): The two main unions had called the strike. a teachers’/workers’/drivers’ etc. strike: schools closed by a teachers’ strike a train/dock strike: A train strike has crippled the city. Synonyms and related words
Strikes and other union activity action blackleg break a strike 2 a failure to hit the ball in baseball Synonyms and related words
Baseball positions, actions and equipment 2a a situation in bowling in which you succeed in knocking down all the pins (=bottle shaped objects) with one ball Synonyms and related words 2b Britisha hit or kick of a ball, especially one with which you score a goal or a point Synonyms and related words Synonyms and related words
Actions in playing games or sports
3 a military attack, especially one in which airplanes drop bombs on an areastrike against: the danger of an imminent military strike against the United States strike on: Cluster bombs were used in the strike on the airfield. launch a strike (on/against someone/something): Bush warned that America would launch strikes against them if the war spread. Synonyms and related words
A military or armed attack 4 a discovery of something such as gold or oil by digging or drilling Synonyms and related words
one/a strike/two strikes/three strikes against someone/something strike
1 intransitive/transitive formalto hit against, or to crash into, someone or somethingOne of the bullets struck her forearm. The boat struck the bottom. strike someone/something on the something: The ball struck her hard on the left shoulder. be struck by something: She’s in hospital with head injuries after being struck by a car. Synonyms and related words
To hit, or to crash into something 1a transitive formalto hurt a part of your body by accidentally knocking it against an objectstrike on: Gordon fell from his bike and struck his head on the ground. Synonyms and related words
To feel or cause physical pain and suffering 1b intransitive/transitive if lightning strikes something such as a tree or a building, it hits it and damages or destroys itCan lightning ever strike twice in the same place? Judy’s house was struck by lightning during the storm. Synonyms and related words
What storms can do blow itself out blow over blow up
2 transitive formalto hit someone or something with your hand, a tool, or a weaponstrike someone/something on the something: He fled empty-handed after striking a security guard on the head. strike something with something: ‘Idiot!’ cried Simmons, striking his forehead with the palm of his hand. strike (someone) a blow (on something): She had been struck a blow on the back of the head. Synonyms and related words Synonyms and related words Synonyms and related words
To attack with weapons or bombs attack bayonet be bombed out (of something) 2a transitive formalto hit or kick something such as a ball with your hand, foot, or a piece of sports equipmentShe’s really striking the ball well and has her confidence back. He struck a superb shot into the back of the net. Synonyms and related words
To kick or hit a ball in a game or sport
3 intransitive to make a sudden violent or illegal attack on someone or somethingPolice say they fear the man could strike again. The thief struck sometime between 8.30 am and 6 pm. strike against: We will use these air bases to strike against the northern territories. Synonyms and related words
To attack a person or object 3a intransitive/transitive to make a successful attack in a competition, especially by scoring a goal or pointAnderson struck twice in three minutes in the first half. Henry struck the winning goal seconds before the end of the match. Synonyms and related words
Scoring points and goals a clean sheet aggregate all
4 intransitive to refuse to work for a period of time as a protest about your pay or conditions of workThe right to strike was then established in the constitution. strike for: Pilots were striking for a 6% salary increase. strike over: Car workers were threatening to strike over the job losses. Synonyms and related words
Strikes and other union activity action blackleg break a strike 5 intransitive/transitive if something unpleasant or dangerous strikes, or if it strikes someone or something, it happens suddenly and unexpectedly and causes harm or damage to themAccidents can strike at any time. Three earthquakes struck Peru on April 5th and 6th. tragedy strikes (someone/something): That same year, tragedy struck the family again. disaster strikes (someone/something): Disaster struck within minutes of take-off. Synonyms and related words
To happen quickly or unexpectedly 6 transitive never progressiveif a thought or idea strikes you, it enters your mind suddenly or unexpectedlyIt was then that the thought struck her. He stopped speaking, struck by a sudden thought. The first thing that struck me about Alex was his amazing self-confidence. it strikes someone that: It struck her that this was not perhaps the best time to bring up the subject. it strikes someone how: It struck us how ill he was looking these days. Synonyms and related words
To have a thought or thoughts 7 transitive to press a key or to hit a musical instrument with a finger or a hand in order to produce a note or a series of notes Synonyms and related words
Playing, performing and arranging music accompany arrange articulation 8 transitive to rub a match with a short quick movement against a hard surface, producing a flameHe struck a match, shading it with his hand. Synonyms and related words
To burn, or to start a fire 8a intransitive if a match strikes, it produces a flame as a result of being rubbed with a short quick movement against a hard surfaceThe matches won’t strike if they’re damp. Synonyms and related words
To burn, or to start a fire
9 intransitive/transitive if a clock strikes or strikes a particular time, it makes a sound like a bell a particular number of times to show what time it isThe town hall clock struck midnight. strike the hour (=make a sound at one o’clock, two o’clock etc): One of the clocks struck the hour. Synonyms and related words
What clocks and watches do 10 transitive to remove words from a document, for example by drawing a line through themstrike something from something: Their names should be struck from the list of candidates. strike something from the record: The court reporter will strike that remark from the record. Synonyms and related words
Editing, adapting and proofreading 11 transitive if light strikes something, it shines on itHer hair looks red when light strikes it. Synonyms and related words 12 transitive to make something such as a deal or an agreement by which both sides get an advantage or a benefitstrike a deal/bargain: These questions must be answered before a deal can be struck. Synonyms and related words
To reach, or to enter into an agreement get together enter into reach 13 transitive to find something such as gold or oil by digging or drilling Synonyms and related words 14 transitive usually passiveto make a coin or medal by cutting it out of a piece of metalThe first English gold coin was struck in 1255. Synonyms and related words 15 transitive to lower and remove a structure such as a tent or sailstrike camp (=remove all the tents in it): The order was given to strike camp at dawn. strike a set (=remove the background and furniture used in a play, film, or television programme): They were waiting for the director’s order to strike the set. Synonyms and related words
Camping and caravanning bivouac bivouac break/strike camp
be struck by/with something strike a balance (between something and something) strike a blow for something strike the/your eye strike fear/terror/a chill into someone/someone’s heart strike the first blow strike gold strike it rich/lucky strike a pose/an attitude strike someone as something strike while the iron is hot within striking distance (of something)
strike at strike back strike down strike off strike on strike out strike up strike upon
strike
1 intransitive/transitive formalto hit against, or to crash into, someone or somethingOne of the bullets struck her forearm. strike someone/something on the something: The ball struck her hard on the left shoulder. be struck by something: She’s in the hospital with head injuries after being struck by a car. Synonyms and related words
To hit, or to crash into something 1a transitive formalto hurt a part of your body by accidentally knocking it against an objectstrike on: Gordon fell from his bike and struck his head on the ground. Synonyms and related words
To feel or cause physical pain and suffering 1b intransitive/transitive if lightning strikes something such as a tree or a building, it hits it and damages or destroys itCan lightning ever strike twice in the same place? Judy’s house was struck by lightning during the storm. Synonyms and related words
2 transitive formalto hit someone or something with your hand, a tool, or a weaponstrike someone/something on the something: He fled empty-handed after striking a security guard on the head. strike something with something: “Idiot!” cried Simmons, striking his forehead with the palm of his hand. strike (someone) a blow (on something): She had been struck a blow on the back of the head. Synonyms and related words Synonyms and related words Synonyms and related words
To attack with weapons or bombs 2a transitive formalto hit or kick something such as a ball with your hand, foot, or a piece of sports equipmentShe’s really striking the ball well and has her confidence back. He struck a vicious slap shot into the back of the net. Synonyms and related words
To kick or hit a ball in a game or sport
3 intransitive to make a sudden violent or illegal attack on someone or somethingPolice say they fear the man could strike again. The thief struck sometime between 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. strike against: We will use these air bases to strike against the northern territories. Synonyms and related words
To attack a person or object 3a intransitive/transitive to make a successful attack in a competition, especially by scoring a goal or pointAnderson struck twice in three minutes in the first half. Henry struck the winning goal seconds before the end of the game. Synonyms and related words
4 intransitive to refuse to work for a period of time as a protest about your pay or conditions at workThe right to strike was then established in the constitution. strike for: Pilots were striking for a 6% pay increase. strike over: Automobile workers were threatening to strike over the job losses. Synonyms and related words
Strikes and other union activity action blackleg break a strike 5 intransitive/transitive if something unpleasant or dangerous strikes, or if it strikes someone or something, it happens suddenly and unexpectedly and causes harm or damage to themAccidents can strike at any time. Three earthquakes struck Peru on April 5th and 6th. tragedy strikes (someone/something): That same year, tragedy struck the family again. disaster strikes (someone/something): Disaster struck within minutes of takeoff. Synonyms and related words
To happen quickly or unexpectedly 6 transitive never progressiveif a thought or idea strikes you, it enters your mind suddenly or unexpectedlyIt was then that the thought struck her. He stopped speaking, struck by a sudden thought. The first thing that struck me about Alex was his amazing self-confidence. it strikes someone that: It struck her that this was not perhaps the best time to bring up the subject. it strikes someone how: It struck us how sick he was looking these days. Synonyms and related words
To have a thought or thoughts 7 transitive to press a key or to hit a musical instrument with a finger or a hand in order to produce a note or a series of notes Synonyms and related words
Playing, performing and arranging music accompany arrange articulation 8 transitive to rub a match with a short quick movement against a hard surface, producing a flameHe struck a match, shading it with his hand. Synonyms and related words
To burn, or to start a fire 8a intransitive if a match strikes, it produces a flame as a result of being rubbed with a short quick movement against a hard surfaceThe matches won’t strike if they’re damp. Synonyms and related words
To burn, or to start a fire
9 intransitive/transitive if a clock strikes or strikes a particular time, it makes a sound like a bell a particular number of times to show what time it isThe town hall clock struck midnight. strike the hour (=make a sound at one o’clock, two o’clock, etc.): One of the clocks struck the hour. Synonyms and related words
What clocks and watches do 10 transitive to remove words from a document, for example by drawing a line through themstrike something from something: Their names should be struck from the list of candidates. strike something from the record: The court reporter will strike that remark from the record. Synonyms and related words
Editing, adapting and proofreading 11 transitive if light strikes something, it shines on itHer hair looks red when light strikes it. Synonyms and related words 12 transitive to make something such as a deal or an agreement by which both sides get an advantage or a benefitstrike a deal/bargain: These questions must be answered before a deal can be struck. Synonyms and related words
To reach, or to enter into an agreement get together enter into reach 13 transitive to find something such as gold or oil by digging or drilling Synonyms and related words 14 transitive usually passiveto make a coin or medal by cutting it out of a piece of metalThe first English gold coin was struck in 1255. Synonyms and related words 15 transitive to lower and remove a structure such as a tent or sailstrike camp (=remove all the tents in it): The order was given to strike camp at dawn. strike a set (=remove the background and furniture used in a play, movie, or television program): They were waiting for the director’s order to strike the set. Synonyms and related words
be struck by/with something strike a balance (between something and something) strike a blow for something strike the/your eye strike fear/terror into someone/someone’s heart strike the first blow strike gold strike it rich/lucky strike a pose/an attitude strike someone as something strike while the iron is hot within striking distance (of something)
strike at strike back strike down strike off strike on strike out strike up strike upon
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