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strike up
verb
- (of a band, orchestra, etc) to begin to play or sing
- tr to bring about; cause to begin
to strike up a friendship
- tr to emboss (patterns, etc) on (metal)
Example Sentences
Abruptly, pipers strike up and soldiers stream by.
It was Steves who first gave me the confidence to get lost, to strike up conversations, to stand still for a while in one place rather than tickling off landmarks on a list.
The Saudis made clear that they would follow what they perceive as their interests first and foremost - striking up closer relationships with countries viewed as key rivals to the US, such as Russia and China.
He said they may fail to strike up connections with their colleagues or acquire certain skills due to the lack of office working.
Co-starring Dylan O’Brien, “Twinless” is about two lonely men who strike up a friendship in a grief support group for former twins.
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