on strike
The phrase "on strike" is commonly used to describe a collective action by workers to protest against their employer, typically organized by labor unions.
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Definition
B2Employment
(general)Refusing to work as a form of protest to achieve better working conditions, pay, or other employment terms.
Example
- The factory workers went on strike to demand higher wages.
- Teachers are on strike for better classroom resources.
C1Cricket
(sports, technical)Being the batsman who is next to face the bowler's delivery.
Example
- The player on strike prepared to face the fast bowler.
- After the boundary, the new batsman is now on strike.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "on strike":
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