strike up

US /straɪk ʌp/
UK /straɪk ʌp/
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1.

始める, 育む

to start a conversation or relationship with someone

:
He always tries to strike up a conversation with strangers.
彼はいつも見知らぬ人と会話を始めようとする。
They struck up a friendship during their trip.
彼らは旅行中に友情を育んだ
2.

演奏し始める, 鳴り響く

to start playing music

:
The band struck up a lively tune.
バンドは陽気な曲を演奏し始めた
As soon as the clock struck noon, the bells struck up.
時計が正午を打つとすぐに、鐘が鳴り響いた