English verb: strike up | |||
1. | strike up (creation) start playing | ||
Samples | The musicians struck up a tune. | ||
Synonyms | sound off | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | play | ||
Domain category | music, music, music | ||
2. | strike up (creation) begin | ||
Samples | Strike up a conversation. Strike up a friendship. | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | initiate, pioneer | ||