Définition de « strike up » en Anglais

Verb

1. To start something with somebody else, such as 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.

2. To start something, usually playing live music.

   • The band struck up and everyone started to dance.
   • The bride entered the church just as the "Wedding March" struck up.

3. To raise (as sheet metal), in making dishes, pans, etc., by blows or pressure in a die.