Definitions

1. noun

an action of hitting or coming into contact with something; a blow or impact

“The car struck the wall with great force.”

2. noun

a refusal to work or a labor dispute, often as a means of negotiating for better working conditions or pay

“The workers went on strike to protest the company’s decision to lay off employees.”

3. noun

a sudden, severe illness, especially one caused by a virus

“She came down with a strike of flu and spent the rest of the week in bed.”

4. verb

to hit or come into contact with something; to collide or brush against something

“The ball struck the bat and flew out of the park.”

5. verb

to refuse to work or participate in an activity as a form of protest or negotiation

“The workers struck over the company’s refusal to negotiate.”

6. verb

to cause a sudden, severe illness, especially one caused by a virus

“The cold weather struck the city with a harsh winter storm.”

7. verb

to affect or influence something, often in a negative way

“The news struck a chord with the community and sparked widespread outrage.”