strike

noun B2

Meaning

A "strike" is a work stoppage initiated by employees to protest against their employer, typically to demand better working conditions or pay.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "strike" with "strikes" in the context of sports, as they have different meanings.

Example Sentences

The workers called a strike to demand better pay .
The workers planned a strike to demand better working conditions .
When will the workers start the strike this time ?

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