strike up
verb
struck up; struck up also stricken up; striking up; strikes up
: to begin to sing or play or to be sung or played
1
: to cause to begin singing or playing
strike up the band
2
: to cause to begin
strike up a conversation
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Army musicians caught the moment and struck up martial airs.
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/ Cbs News, CBS News, 13 June 2025
After striking up a conversation with Eickholt, the two became friends.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 11 June 2025
During one of the father’s visits, the pediatrician decided to strike up a conversation.
—Allan De Abreu, The Dial, 3 June 2025
But the prime minister and French President Emmanuel Macron have struck up a solid relationship over their support for Ukraine, and Starmer was not tainted with the Brexit rows that went before, helping to improve sentiment.
—Kate Holton, USA Today, 20 May 2025
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/ Cbs News, CBS News, 13 June 2025
After striking up a conversation with Eickholt, the two became friends.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 11 June 2025
During one of the father’s visits, the pediatrician decided to strike up a conversation.
—Allan De Abreu, The Dial, 3 June 2025
But the prime minister and French President Emmanuel Macron have struck up a solid relationship over their support for Ukraine, and Starmer was not tainted with the Brexit rows that went before, helping to improve sentiment.
—Kate Holton, USA Today, 20 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for strike up
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“Strike up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strike%20up. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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