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{ "term": "strike", "partOfSpeech": "verb", "ox3000": true, "cefr": "b2", "verbForms": { "presentSimple": { "iYouWeThey": "strike", "heSheIt": "strikes" }, "pastSimple": "struck", "pastParticiple": "struck", "ingForm": "striking" }, "definitions": [ { "senseNumber": 1, "definition": "to hit somebody/something hard or with force", "sensetop": "strike somebody/somethingstrike somebody/something + adv./prep.strike against something", "labels": "(formal)", "cefr": "b2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "The ship struck a rock.", "contextForm": "strike somebody/something" }, { "text": "The child ran into the road and was **struck by a car**." }, { "text": "The tree was **struck by lightning**." }, { "text": "Warplanes struck several targets in the city." }, { "text": "He fell, striking his head on the edge of the table.", "contextForm": "strike somebody/something + adv./prep." }, { "text": "He was struck in the head by a bullet." }, { "text": "The stone struck her on the forehead." }, { "text": "The oar struck against something hard.", "contextForm": "strike against something" } ], "collocations": { "adverb": ["firmly", "hard", "deep"], "verb + strike": ["be about to", "be going to", "be ready to"], "preposition": ["against", "at", "on"], "phrases": [ "be struck by lightning", "get struck by lightning", "be struck down by something" ] } }, { "senseNumber": 2, "definition": "to hit somebody/something with your hand or a weapon", "sensetop": "strike somebody/somethingstrike somebody/something sth", "labels": "(formal)", "cefr": "b2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "She struck him in the face.", "contextForm": "strike somebody/something" }, { "text": "He struck the table with his fist." }, { "text": "Who struck the first blow *(= started the fight)*?" }, { "text": "Did she ever strike you?" }, { "text": "He struck her two blows on the leg.", "contextForm": "strike somebody/something sth" } ], "collocations": { "adverb": ["firmly", "hard", "deep"], "verb + strike": ["be about to", "be going to", "be ready to"], "preposition": ["against", "at", "on"], "phrases": [ "be struck by lightning", "get struck by lightning", "be struck down by something" ] } }, { "senseNumber": 3, "definition": "to hit or kick a ball, etc.", "sensetop": "strike something (+ adv./prep.)", "labels": "(formal)", "examples": [ { "text": "He walked up to the penalty spot and struck the ball firmly into the back of the net." } ] }, { "senseNumber": 4, "definition": "to attack somebody/something, especially suddenly", "cefr": "b2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "The lion crouched ready to strike." }, { "text": "Police fear that the killer may strike again." }, { "text": "The guerrillas struck with deadly force." } ], "topics": ["War and conflict"], "collocations": { "adverb": ["firmly", "hard", "deep"], "verb + strike": ["be about to", "be going to", "be ready to"], "preposition": ["against", "at", "on"], "phrases": [ "be struck by lightning", "get struck by lightning", "be struck down by something" ] } }, { "senseNumber": 5, "definition": "to happen suddenly and have a harmful or damaging effect on somebody/something", "sensetop": "strike somebody/something", "cefr": "b2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "Two days later **tragedy struck**." }, { "text": "**Disaster struck** again when their best player was injured." }, { "text": "The area was struck by an outbreak of cholera.", "contextForm": "strike somebody/something" }, { "text": "A hurricane is about to strike Jamaica." }, { "text": "Earthquakes can strike without warning." }, { "text": "The disease first struck her 10 years ago." } ] }, { "senseNumber": 6, "definition": "to come into somebody’s mind suddenly", "sensetop": "strike somebodyit strikes somebody how, what, etc…", "cefr": "b2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "An awful thought has just struck me.", "contextForm": "strike somebody" }, { "text": "I was struck by her resemblance to my aunt." }, { "text": "One thing that really struck me was how calm he appeared." }, { "text": "It suddenly struck me how we could improve the situation.", "contextForm": "it strikes somebody how, what, etc…" } ], "collocations": { "adverb": ["immediately", "suddenly", "just"], "preposition": ["as"] } }, { "senseNumber": 7, "definition": "to give somebody a particular impression", "sensetop": "strike somebodystrike somebody as somethingit strikes somebody that…", "cefr": "b2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "Another part of his comment struck me.", "contextForm": "strike somebody" }, { "text": "His reaction struck me as odd.", "contextForm": "strike somebody as something" }, { "text": "She strikes me as a very efficient person." }, { "text": "How does the idea strike you?" }, { "text": "It strikes me that nobody is really in favour of the changes.", "contextForm": "it strikes somebody that…" }, { "text": "He always struck me as being rather stupid." }, { "text": "It struck me as strange that there was no one there." } ], "collocations": { "adverb": ["immediately", "suddenly", "just"], "preposition": ["as"] } }, { "senseNumber": 8, "definition": "to refuse to work because of an argument over pay or conditions", "sensetop": "strike over somethingstrike for something", "cefr": "b2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "Over 100 000 civil servants are set to strike on Tuesday." }, { "text": "Drivers are threatening to strike over pay.", "contextForm": "strike over something" }, { "text": "The union has voted to strike for a pay increase of 6%.", "contextForm": "strike for something" }, { "text": "Striking workers picketed the factory." } ], "topics": ["Social issues", "Working life"], "collocations": { "verb + strike": ["threaten to", "vote to", "be set to"], "preposition": ["against", "for", "in protest at"], "phrases": ["the right to strike"] } }, { "senseNumber": 9, "definition": "to fall on a surface", "sensetop": "strike something", "examples": [ { "text": "The windows sparkled as the sun struck the glass." } ] }, { "senseNumber": 10, "definition": "to put somebody suddenly into a particular state", "sensetop": "strike somebody + adj.", "examples": [ { "text": "to be struck dumb/deaf/blind" } ] }, { "senseNumber": 11, "definition": "to rub something such as a match against a surface so that it produces a flame; to produce a flame when rubbed against a rough surface", "sensetop": "strike (something)", "examples": [ { "text": "to strike a match on a wall" }, { "text": "The sword struck sparks off the stone floor." }, { "text": "The matches were damp and he couldn't make them strike." } ] }, { "senseNumber": 12, "definition": "to show the time by making a ringing noise, etc.", "sensetop": "strike something", "examples": [ { "text": "Did you hear the clock strike?" }, { "text": "Four o’clock had just struck." }, { "text": "The clock has just struck three.", "contextForm": "strike something" } ], "synonyms": "chime" }, { "senseNumber": 13, "definition": "to produce a musical note, sound, etc. by pressing a key or hitting something", "sensetop": "strike something", "examples": [ { "text": "She struck a chord on the piano and the children began to sing." } ], "collocations": { "adverb": ["firmly", "hard", "deep"], "verb + strike": ["be about to", "be going to", "be ready to"], "preposition": ["against", "at", "on"], "phrases": [ "be struck by lightning", "get struck by lightning", "be struck down by something" ] } }, { "senseNumber": 14, "definition": "to discover gold, oil, etc. by digging or drilling", "sensetop": "strike something", "examples": [ { "text": "They had struck oil!" } ] }, { "senseNumber": 15, "definition": "to go somewhere with great energy or purpose", "sensetop": "strike + adv./prep.", "examples": [ { "text": "We left the road and **struck off** across the fields." }, { "text": "He **struck out** *(= started swimming)* towards the shore." }, { "text": "The German army struck deep into northern France." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to be impressed or interested by somebody/something; to like somebody/something very much", "labels": "(informal)", "examples": [ { "text": "I was struck by her youth and enthusiasm." }, { "text": "We're not very struck on that new restaurant." }, { "text": "I was particularly struck by the sound of the birds." }, { "text": "Joan was struck quite forcibly by the silence." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to argue in an aggressive way and force somebody to agree on the best possible price or arrangement", "examples": [], "topics": ["Discussion and agreement"] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "if a remark, etc. hits/strikes home, it has a strong effect on somebody, in a way that makes them realize what the true facts of a situation are", "examples": [ { "text": "Her face went pale as his words hit home." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to suddenly be in a successful situation, especially one that makes you rich", "labels": "(informal)", "examples": [ { "text": "The band really hit pay dirt with their last album." } ], "topics": ["Success"] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to do, say or write something that is suitable/not suitable for a particular occasion", "labels": "(especially British English)", "examples": [ { "text": "It is a bizarre tale and the author hits just the right note of horror and disbelief." }, { "text": "Unfortunately, the president struck the wrong note in his speech, ignoring the public mood." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to hit the wooden frame of the goal in the game of football (soccer), instead of scoring a goal", "labels": "(British English, informal)", "examples": [ { "text": "She hit the woodwork twice before scoring." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "an unusual or unpleasant event is not likely to happen in the same place or to the same people twice", "labels": "(saying)", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to express feelings or opinions of a particular kind", "examples": [ { "text": "She sounded a note of warning in her speech." }, { "text": "The touch of cynicism struck a slightly sour note." }, { "text": "He sounded a cautionary note." }, { "text": "His opening remarks struck the right note." } ], "topics": ["Opinion and argument"] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to manage to find a way of being fair to two things that are opposed to each other; to find an acceptable position that is between two things", "examples": [ { "text": "We need to strike a balance between these conflicting interests." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to make an agreement with somebody in which both sides have an advantage", "examples": [ { "text": "Perhaps we could strike a bargain." }, { "text": "The United States has struck a historic deal with India." } ], "topics": ["Discussion and agreement"] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to do something in support of/against a belief, principle, etc.", "examples": [ { "text": "He felt that they had struck a blow for democracy." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to say or do something that makes people feel sympathy or enthusiasm", "examples": [ { "text": "The speaker had obviously struck a chord with his audience." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to make somebody be afraid, etc.", "labels": "(formal)", "examples": [ { "text": "The sound of gunfire struck fear into the hearts of the villagers." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to find or do something that brings you a lot of success or money", "examples": [ { "text": "He has struck gold with his latest novel." } ], "topics": ["Success"] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "if a remark, etc. strikes/hits home, it has a strong effect on somebody, in a way that makes them realize what the true facts of a situation are", "examples": [ { "text": "His face went pale as her words struck home." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to get a lot of money, especially suddenly or unexpectedly", "labels": "(informal)", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to have good luck", "labels": "(informal)", "examples": [ { "text": "We certainly struck it lucky with the weather." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to have a strong effect", "examples": [ { "text": "His work strikes a nerve with people who are attracted to nostalgia." }, { "text": "It seems I struck a nerve with my last post about cell phones." }, { "text": "Nissan may well strike a popular nerve here." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to suddenly be in a successful situation, especially one that makes you rich", "labels": "(informal)", "examples": [ { "text": "The band really struck pay dirt with their last album." } ], "topics": ["Success"] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to hold your body in a particular way to create a particular impression", "labels": "(figurative)", "examples": [ { "text": "to strike a dramatic pose" }, { "text": "He strikes an attitude of bravery and lonely defiance." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to do, say or write something that is suitable/not suitable for a particular occasion", "labels": "(especially British English)", "examples": [ { "text": "It is a bizarre tale and the author strikes just the right note of horror and disbelief." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to make use of an opportunity immediately", "labels": "(saying)", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "near enough to be reached or attacked easily; near enough to reach or attack something easily", "examples": [ { "text": "The beach is within striking distance." }, { "text": "The cat was now within striking distance of the duck." } ] } ], "pronunciations": { "uk": [ { "pronunciation": "/straɪk/", "audio": "st/strike/strike__gb_1.mp3" }, { "pronunciation": "/straɪks/", "audio": "st/strike/strikes__gb_1.mp3" }, { "pronunciation": "/strʌk/", "audio": "st/strike/struck__gb_1.mp3" }, { "pronunciation": "/ˈstraɪkɪŋ/", "audio": "st/strike/striking__gb_1.mp3" } ], "us": [ { "pronunciation": "/straɪk/", "audio": "st/strike/strike__us_1.mp3" }, { "pronunciation": "/straɪks/", "audio": "st/strike/strikes__us_1.mp3" }, { "pronunciation": "/strʌk/", "audio": "st/strike/struck__us_1.mp3" }, { "pronunciation": "/ˈstraɪkɪŋ/", "audio": "st/strike/striking__us_1.mp3" } ] }, "wordOrigin": "Old English strīcan ‘go, flow’ and ‘rub lightly’, of West Germanic origin; related to German streichen ‘to stroke’, also to stroke. The sense ‘deliver a blow’ dates from Middle English." }