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Definition strike up in British English

strike up phrasal verb

phrasal verb
1

to start to play or sing a piece of music

Example

We could hear the band striking up the bridal march.

Example

The musicians struck up and people began to dance.

Example

They struck up with Happy Birthday to You.

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

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

Example

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

Definition strike up in British English