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Definition strike up in American English

strike up phrasal verb

phrasal verb
1

to start to play or sing a piece of music

Example

The announcer called out, "Strike up the band!"

Synonyms and related words
sing sing along croon accompany arrange articulation
1.1

if a piece of music strikes up, someone starts playing it

Synonyms and related words
accompany arrange articulation
2

to start something such as a relationship or conversation with someone in an informal way

Example

Anna had struck up a conversation with a girl at the pool.

Example

The bartender seemed to have already struck up a friendship with Jane.

Definition strike up in American English