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
Examples of strike up in a Sentence
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Together, Bea and Cal strike up a friendship and go on an adventure together to try and reconnect IFs with their kids.
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Lauren Huff, EW.com, 17 May 2024
Early in his search, Hamid strikes up a tentative friendship with fellow refugee Yara (a very fine Hala Rajab), who studied medicine back in Syria but runs a tailoring shop in Strasbourg.
—Jon Frosch, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 May 2024
Bruno Mars and Michelle Pfeiffer seem to have struck up a new friendship years after the latter was immortalized in the 24K Magic singer’s music.
—Njera Perkins, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024
Grohl and Albini first worked together when the latter was recruited to produce and engineer the follow-up to Nevermind, and despite In Utero’s tumultuous journey to release, the two struck up a friendship.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 10 May 2024
Many people dread sitting next to a chatty seatmate, but don't be afraid to strike up a conversation with your neighbor if the opportunity arises.
—Chris Heasman, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2024
The Girl Meets World alum also struck up a friendship with the 14-time Grammy winner following her tenure as an opener on the Eras Tour.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 3 May 2024
Reynolds had something of a reputation for being surly and unfriendly in his heyday, so while discussing the shoot, Kimmel wanted to know if the child actor and veteran star struck up any sort of friendship or rapport.
—Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 May 2024
The cabbie strikes up a conversation, resulting in an epic and remarkable journey.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 17 Apr. 2024
Lauren Huff, EW.com, 17 May 2024
Early in his search, Hamid strikes up a tentative friendship with fellow refugee Yara (a very fine Hala Rajab), who studied medicine back in Syria but runs a tailoring shop in Strasbourg.
—Jon Frosch, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 May 2024
Bruno Mars and Michelle Pfeiffer seem to have struck up a new friendship years after the latter was immortalized in the 24K Magic singer’s music.
—Njera Perkins, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024
Grohl and Albini first worked together when the latter was recruited to produce and engineer the follow-up to Nevermind, and despite In Utero’s tumultuous journey to release, the two struck up a friendship.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 10 May 2024
Many people dread sitting next to a chatty seatmate, but don't be afraid to strike up a conversation with your neighbor if the opportunity arises.
—Chris Heasman, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2024
The Girl Meets World alum also struck up a friendship with the 14-time Grammy winner following her tenure as an opener on the Eras Tour.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 3 May 2024
Reynolds had something of a reputation for being surly and unfriendly in his heyday, so while discussing the shoot, Kimmel wanted to know if the child actor and veteran star struck up any sort of friendship or rapport.
—Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 May 2024
The cabbie strikes up a conversation, resulting in an epic and remarkable journey.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 17 Apr. 2024
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“Strike up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strike%20up. Accessed 23 May. 2024.
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