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Rarestrike up
The correct spelling is strike up.
How to pronounce strike up
verb
Say it like: Str-ike- up
The correct spelling is strike up. To start something with somebody else, such as a conversation or relationship. For example: "He struck up a friendship with Redford that was to last for many years."
Usage Examples
“He struck up a friendship with Redford that was to last for many years.”
“The band struck up and everyone started to dance.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To start something with somebody else, such as a conversation or relationship.
- 2.To start something, usually playing live music.
- 3.To raise (as sheet metal), in making dishes, pans, etc., by blows or pressure in a die.
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