Strike on Meaning in English
expression
ˈstɹaɪk/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
STRYK-ahn, STRYK-awn
stɹˈaɪk/ /ˈɒn
stry-KON
Definition
To suddenly think of an idea or discover something, often by chance or unexpectedly.
Usage & Nuances
Primarily informal. Typical with ideas, solutions, or discoveries ('strike on an idea/solution'). Usually followed by 'an idea', 'a plan', etc. Not for physical hitting. Similar to 'come up with', but more spontaneous or accidental.
Spanish: ocurrírsele a uno - encontrar (por casualidad)Portuguese (BR): ter uma ideia - descobrir por acasoPortuguese (PT): ter uma ideia - descobrir por acasoChinese (Simplified): 突然想到 - 偶然发现Chinese (Traditional): 突然想到 - 偶然發現Hindi: अचानक सूझना - अचानक पता लगानाArabic: يخطر ببال - يكتشف بالصدفةBengali: হঠাৎ মাথায় আসা - হঠাৎ কোন কিছু খুঁজে পাওয়াRussian: вдруг придумать - случайно обнаружитьJapanese: 思い付く - 偶然見つけるVietnamese: nảy ra (ý tưởng) - tình cờ tìm thấyKorean: 갑자기 떠오르다 - 우연히 발견하다Turkish: aklına gelmek - tesadüfen bulmakUrdu: اچانک ذہن میں آنا - اچانک معلوم کرناIndonesian: tiba-tiba terpikir - menemukan secara kebetulan
Example Sentences
He suddenly struck on a solution to the problem.
basic
She struck on a new idea during the meeting.
basic
After hours of thinking, they finally struck on a plan.
basic
I was about to give up, but then I struck on just the right answer.
natural
Last night, I struck on a brilliant way to save money.
natural
We were brainstorming when someone struck on the perfect slogan.
natural