strike

²strike

noun

Definition of STRIKE

1

: a tool for smoothing a surface (as of a mold)

2

: an act or instance of striking

3

a : a work stoppage by a body of workers to enforce compliance with demands made on an employer b : a temporary stoppage of activities in protest against an act or condition

4

: the direction of the line of intersection of a horizontal plane with an uptilted geological stratum

5

a : a pull on a fishing rod to strike a fish b : a pull on a line by a fish in striking

6

: a stroke of good luck; especially : a discovery of a valuable mineral deposit

7

a : a pitched ball that is in the strike zone or is swung at and is not hit fair b : a perfectly thrown ball or pass

8

: disadvantage, handicap

9

: an act or instance of knocking down all the bowling pins with the first bowl

10

: establishment of roots and plant growth

11

: cutaneous myiasis (as of sheep)

12

a : a military attack; especially : an air attack on a single objective b : a group of airplanes taking part in such an attack

Examples of STRIKE

1. a strike by airline pilots
2. The workers are on strike.
3. Workers threatened to take strike action.
4. The allies have launched several strikes.

First Known Use of STRIKE

15th century

Related to STRIKE

Synonyms: walkout

Antonyms: advantage, asset, edge, plus

Related Words: sympathetic strike, sympathy strike; go-slow [British], job action, sick-out, sit-down, sit-in, slowdown; lockout

Near Antonyms: defense, defensive, guard, shield; opposition, resistance; protection, security, shelter

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Other Business Terms

amortize, caveat emptor, clearinghouse, divest, due diligence, emolument, green-collar, marque, overhead, perquisite