strike

US /straɪk/
UK /straɪk/
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1.

hit forcibly and deliberately with one's hand or a weapon or other implement

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He raised his hand to strike the ball.
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The clock began to strike midnight.
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2.

refuse to work as a form of organized protest, typically in an attempt to obtain concessions from their employer

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The workers decided to strike for higher wages.
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The union threatened to strike if their demands were not met.
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3.

a sudden, dramatic, and successful military attack

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The air force launched a precision strike against the enemy.
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The government authorized a retaliatory strike.
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1.

a refusal to work organized by a body of employees as a form of protest, typically in an attempt to gain concessions from their employer

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The union called for a general strike.
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The transport workers are planning a 24-hour strike.
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2.

a sudden, powerful, and often damaging blow or attack

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The lightning strike caused a power outage.
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The military launched a preemptive strike.
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