strike (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: /straɪk/
Definition
To hit someone or something with force.
Examples
The ball struck the window.
Lightning struck the tree during the storm.
He struck the nail with a hammer.
How to Use strike
- strike for (prepositional phrase)
- To protest or stop working to achieve a specific goal. — "The workers decided to strike for higher wages."
- strike against (prepositional phrase)
- To protest or stop working against a specific employer or company. — "The union voted to strike against the new policy."
- strike a pose (collocation)
- To hold a specific body position, often for a photograph or performance. — "The model struck a pose for the camera."
- strike a balance (collocation)
- To find a way of achieving two different things at the same time. — "It's important to strike a balance between work and personal life."
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