straik

/straɪk/

Definitions

1. noun

an action of employees refusing to work in protest against their employer

“The workers went on strike to demand better wages.”

2. verb

to hit or come into contact with something suddenly and forcibly

“The car struck a tree during the accident.”

3. verb

to remove something from a surface or a list

“The editor struck the word from the manuscript.”

4. verb

to suffer a blow or injury

“The boxer was struck by a punch to the stomach.”

Synonyms

  • layoff
  • walkout

Antonyms

  • function
  • work