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strike, similar to but weaker than impress, may convey the notion of sudden sharp perception or appreciation.

Strike action, also called labor strike, labour strike in British English, or simply strike, is a work stoppage caused by the mass refusal of employees to work. A strike usually takes place in …

if a trade union or official organization calls, takes, or leads a group of workers out on strike, it announces that they are stopping working because they are not satisfied with their pay, …

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.

3 days ago · FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FRIDAY, JAN. 9, 2026Nearly 16,000 NYC Nurses to Strike on Monday Unless Hospitals Agree to Workplace Violence Protections, Health Benefits, …

15 hours ago · NYC nurses plan strike at area hospitals, including Mount Sinai, Montefiore, and NewYork-Presbyterian, amid a stall in negotiations.

1. To start to play music or sing: The band suddenly struck up. To start to play or sing (something): The orchestra struck up a waltz. To cause to start to play or sing: Strike up the …

19 hours ago · NEW YORK (WABC) -- Thousands of nurses across New York City are set to go on strike on Monday if no agreement is reached amid ongoing contract negotiations. Over …

STRIKE meaning: 1 : to hit (someone or something) in a forceful way; 2 : to cause (something) to hit something in a forceful way