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strike up

/straɪk ʌp/

Translations

strike upverb

struck up

Past Simple

struck up

Past Participle

striking up

Gerund

/straɪk ʌp/

engagerPour une conversation ou une relation.

She decided to strike up a conversation with the person sitting next to her on the bus.

Elle a décidé d’engager la conversation avec la personne assise à côté d’elle dans le bus.

entamerPour commencer à jouer de la musique, notamment dans un groupe ou un orchestre.

As soon as the conductor gave the signal, the orchestra struck up a lively tune.

Dès que le chef d’orchestre a donné le signal, l’orchestre a entamé un air entraînant.

Synonyms

strike upverb

To initiate or begin a conversation or relationship.

She decided to strike up a conversation with the person sitting next to her on the bus.

To start playing music, especially in a band or orchestra.

As soon as the conductor gave the signal, the orchestra struck up a lively tune.