1. to hit someone or something with force
2. to refuse to work as a form of protest
3. to suddenly occur to or affect someone

1. a work stoppage by employees as a form of protest
2. an act of hitting something
3. a discovery of oil, gold, or other valuable resources

Examples

• The baseball player struck the ball with his bat.
• The workers decided to strike for better wages.
• A brilliant idea suddenly struck her.
• He struck a match to light the candle.
• Please strike my name from the list.
• The teachers’ strike lasted for two weeks.
• The oil company made a major strike in Alaska.
• Lightning struck the tall tree during the storm.