STRIKEUP
strike up
Verb
- To start something with somebody else. Usually a conversation or relationship.
- To make him feel welcome, she struck up a conversation with the newly arrived guest.
- He struck up a friendship with Redford that was to last for many years.
- To start something, usually playing live music.
- The band struck up and everyone started to dance.
- (ergative)The bride entered the church just as the "Wedding March" struck up.
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