strike

US /straɪk/

UK /straɪk/

A2

verb

  • To hit something
  • To suddenly become (e.g. rich)
  • To have an idea occur to you

noun

  • A punch or hit
  • Fact of not hitting the ball when playing baseball
  • Refusal to work to get more pay, protest something

Examples

a strike for a ten-hour day

There was a continual police presence during the strike.