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Definition

To start something with somebody else, such as a conversation or relationship.

To start something, usually playing live music.

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In Context

  • "To make him feel welcome, she struck up a conversation with the newly arrived guest."
  • "He struck up a friendship with Redford that was to last for many years."
  • "He repeated to Chad what he had been saying in the court to Waymarsh; how there was no doubt whatever that his sister would find the latter a kindred spirit, no doubt of the alliance, based on an exchange of views, that the pair would successfully strike up."
  • "The band struck up and everyone started to dance."
  • "The bride entered the church just as the "Wedding March" struck up."
  • "Strike vp the Drum and martch corragiouſly, Fortune her ſelfe dooth ſit vpon our Creſts."
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