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struck up

/strʌk ʌp/

Translations

strike upverb

struck up

Past Simple

struck up

Past Simple

struck up

Past Participle

striking up

Gerund

/straɪk ʌp/

He decided to strike up a conversation with the stranger.

Он решил завести разговор с незнакомцем.

The band will strike up a tune as soon as the guests arrive.

Группа начнет играть мелодию, как только прибудут гости.

Additional translations

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.