Strike-up Definition

verb

(idiomatic)To start something with somebody else. Usually a conversation or relationship.

To make him feel welcome, she struck up a conversation with the newly arrived guest.
He struck up a friendship with Redford that was to last for many years.
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(intransitive, idiomatic)To start something, usually playing live music.

The band struck up and everyone started to dance.
(ergative)The bride entered the church just as the "Wedding March" struck up.
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Strike-up Sentence Examples

  • To suppress them, and to gain a better market for his own ideas, he was even ready to strike up an alliance with the Jesuits, and force on a reluctant France the-doctrine of papal' infallibility.

  • Copland's rousing Fanfare for the Common Man prefaces the overture to Gershwin's satirical operetta Strike up the Band.

  • An initial consultation will enable you both to appreciate what is required, and also to strike up a rapport.

  • They can also be very helpful if you find it difficult to strike up conversation with others in person, or if you are shy.

  • Try to strike up a friendship with one of the members.

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