On strike Meaning in English
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈstɹaɪk
ON STRYK
ˈɒn/ /stɹˈaɪk
ON STRYK
Definition
When a group of workers refuse to work as a protest, usually to demand better pay, working conditions, or rights.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used with forms of 'be': 'The workers are on strike.' Refers specifically to organized industrial or labor actions. Not used for sports or hitting actions. Common in news and discussions about labor rights.
Spanish: en huelgaPortuguese (BR): em grevePortuguese (PT): em greveChinese (Simplified): 罢工Chinese (Traditional): 罷工Hindi: हड़ताल परArabic: مضرب عن العملBengali: ধর্মঘটেRussian: забастовкеJapanese: ストライキ中Vietnamese: đình côngKorean: 파업 중Turkish: grevdeUrdu: ہڑتال پرIndonesian: mogok
Example Sentences
The teachers are on strike today.
basic
Many workers went on strike last week.
basic
The bus drivers are still on strike.
basic
If the doctors go on strike, the hospital may have to close some departments.
natural
Everyone is worried because the airline workers are on strike during the holiday season.
natural
The factory has been closed for days because the workers are still on strike.
natural