strike
/straɪk/
hit, protest
📚 Meanings
- 1.
To hit something or someone forcefully.
"The clock struck midnight."
- 2.
(Of workers) to refuse to work as a form of organized protest, usually to demand better conditions or pay.
"The workers went on strike."
- 1.
An act of hitting or a forceful blow.
"a lightning strike"
- 2.
An organized refusal by employees to work, as a form of protest.
"a general strike"
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💬 Examples
The clock struck midnight, and everyone cheered.
The clock struck midnight, and everyone cheered.
The factory workers decided to strike for higher wages.
The factory workers decided to strike for higher wages.
The strike lasted for three weeks, causing major disruptions.
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How do you pronounce strike?
strike is pronounced [/straɪk/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does strike mean?
strike means "hit, protest". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is strike?
strike is a Intermediate-level word.
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Example: "The clock struck midnight, and everyone cheered." — used to mean "hit, protest".
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