strike up

US /straɪk ʌp/

UK /straɪk ʌp/

1.

to start a conversation or relationship with someone

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He always tries to strike up a conversation with strangers.

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They struck up a friendship during their trip.

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begin initiate commence start

2.

to start playing music

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The band struck up a lively tune.

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As soon as the clock struck noon, the bells struck up.

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play perform begin start

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strike striking strike out strike rate strike back go on strike strike a balance