B1verbworksociety
US/straɪk/
UK/straɪk/
to stop working as a protest, or to hit someone or something hard
In context
A snake can strike without warning, so stay on the path.
Hospital workers will strike on Monday if talks fail.
It strikes me that nobody has mentioned the budget.
Words that go with strike
verb + noun
- strike a dealWe hope to strike a deal with the supplier by Friday.
- strike a balanceTry to strike a balance between work and rest.
- lightning strikesLightning can strike the same tower twice.
- strike a poseThe model will strike a pose for the camera.
verb + preposition
- strike forTeachers may strike for better pay and smaller classes.
verb + adverb
- strike backThe team can strike back with two quick goals.
- strike suddenlyEarthquakes can strike suddenly at night.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
strikedCorrect: struck