strike up
Third Person
strikes up
Present Participle
striking up
Past Tense
struck up
Past Participle
struck up
1
to begin something, particularly a conversation or relationship
transitive
- The students struck up a study group to prepare for the upcoming exams.
- At the party, he struck up a lively discussion with people from different backgrounds.
- The team members struck up a collaboration to work on the project together.
- The company CEO struck up a partnership with a leading tech firm to enhance their services.
- He struck his business venture up with a promising marketing strategy to attract investors.
2
to begin playing a musical instrument, typically referring to the start of a performance or music session
transitive
- The band decided to strike up a lively tune to get the crowd energized.
- In the park, a group of friends spontaneously struck up a song around the campfire.
- The orchestra struck up a majestic overture to commence the concert.
- The DJ suddenly struck up a familiar tune, and the dance floor came to life.
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