Meaning Of The Word Strike

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What's The Definition Of Strike?

strike
When there is a strike, workers stop doing their work for a period of time, usually in order to try to get better pay or conditions for themselves.
verb: When workers strike, they go on strike.

strike in American English
to hit with the hand or a tool, weapon, etc.; smite

strike in American Englishesp for 31–34
intransitive verb: to deal or aim a blow or stroke, as with the fist, a weapon, or a hammer
transitive verb: to deal a blow or stroke to (a person or thing), as with the fist, a weapon, or a hammer; hit

strike in British English
verb: to deliver (a blow or stroke) to (a person)

strike in the Oil and Gas Industry 1
noun: A strike is the discovery of a source of oil or gas.

strike in the Oil and Gas Industry 2
verb: To strike oil or gas is to find a source of it.

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