go on strike
US /ɡoʊ ɑn straɪk/
UK /ɡoʊ ɑn straɪk/
1.
in staking gaan, staken
to refuse to work as a form of protest, usually to demand better wages or working conditions
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The workers decided to go on strike for higher pay.
De arbeiders besloten in staking te gaan voor hogere lonen.
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Teachers are threatening to go on strike if their demands are not met.
Leraren dreigen in staking te gaan als aan hun eisen niet wordt voldaan.