Strike for Meaning in English
expression
ˈstɹaɪk/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
STRYK-for, STRYK-fer, STRYK-fur
stɹˈaɪk/ /fˈɔː
stryk-FOR
Definition
To stop working as a form of protest, usually in order to get better pay, conditions, or rights.
Usage & Nuances
'Strike for' is usually used with the reason that follows ('strike for higher wages'). It's a formal or news/media phrase when talking about organized worker protest. Do not confuse with 'strike at' (physical hitting) or just 'strike' (lightning, attack, etc.).
Spanish: hacer huelga porPortuguese (BR): fazer greve porPortuguese (PT): fazer greve porChinese (Simplified): 为...罢工Chinese (Traditional): 為...罷工Hindi: के लिए हड़ताल करनाArabic: يُضرب من أجلBengali: দাবির জন্য ধর্মঘট করাRussian: требовать забастовкой - бастовать заJapanese: 〜を求めてストライキをするVietnamese: đình công đòiKorean: ~을 위해 파업하다Turkish: (bir şey) için greve gitmekUrdu: کے لیے ہڑتال کرناIndonesian: mogok untuk
Example Sentences
The workers decided to strike for better pay.
basic
Teachers will strike for smaller class sizes.
basic
The nurses plan to strike for better working conditions.
basic
They’re going to strike for paid sick leave if the company doesn’t listen.
natural
We might have to strike for our rights if nothing changes.
natural
A lot of people are ready to strike for a fair contract this year.
natural