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.

When workers strike, they go on strike.

If you strike someone or something, you deliberately hit them.

If something that is falling or moving strikes something, it hits it.

If you strike one thing against another, or if one thing strikes against another, the first thing hits the second thing.

If something such as an illness or disaster strikes, it suddenly happens.

To strike means to attack someone or something quickly and violently.

A military strike is a military attack, especially an air attack.

If something strikes at the heart or root of something, it attacks or conflicts with the basic elements or principles of that thing.

If an idea or thought strikes you, it suddenly comes into your mind.

If something strikes you as being a particular thing, it gives you the impression of being that thing.

If you are struck by something, you think it is very impressive, noticeable, or interesting.

If you strike a deal or a bargain with someone, you come to an agreement with them.

If you strike a balance, you do something that is halfway between two extremes.

If you strike a pose or attitude, you put yourself in a particular position, for example when someone is taking your photograph.

If something strikes fear into people, it makes them very frightened or anxious.

If you are struck dumb or blind, you suddenly become unable to speak or to see.

When a clock strikes, its bells make a sound to indicate what the time is.

If you strike words from a document or an official record, you remove them.

When you strike a match, you make it produce a flame by moving it quickly against something rough.

If someone strikes oil or gold, they discover it in the ground as a result of mining or drilling.

When a coin or medal is struck, it is made.

If someone has two strikes against them, things cause them to be in a bad situation or at a disadvantage.

If you are within striking distance of something, or if something is within striking distance, it is quite near, so it could be reached or achieved quite easily.

If you strike gold, you find, do, or produce something that brings you a lot of money or success.

If you strike it rich, you make a lot of money, especially in a short time.