strike up
verb- To start something with somebody else, such as a conversation or relationship. · To make him feel welcome, she struck up a conversation with the newly arrived guest.· He struck up a friendship with Redford that was to last for many years.
- To start something, usually playing live music. · The band struck up and everyone started to dance.
- To raise (as sheet metal), in making dishes, pans, etc., by blows or pressure in a die.
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