strike up

US /straɪk ʌp/
UK /straɪk ʌp/
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1.

memulakan, menjalin

to start a conversation or relationship with someone

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He always tries to strike up a conversation with strangers.
Dia selalu cuba memulakan perbualan dengan orang asing.
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They struck up a friendship during their trip.
Mereka menjalin persahabatan semasa perjalanan mereka.
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begininitiatecommencestart
2.

memainkan, mula berbunyi

to start playing music

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The band struck up a lively tune.
Band itu memainkan melodi yang rancak.
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As soon as the clock struck noon, the bells struck up.
Sebaik sahaja jam berbunyi tengah hari, loceng-loceng mula berbunyi.
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playperformbeginstart
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