striking up
Starting a conversation
Striking up means initiating or beginning something, typically a conversation, friendship, or piece of music.
You strike up a conversation with a stranger at a party, or a band strikes up a tune to get the crowd dancing.
The phrase suggests a sudden or spontaneous beginning, often with an element of energy or enthusiasm.
She struck up a friendship with her neighbor over their shared love of gardening.
- playingParticipating in recreation
- befriendingBecoming close to someone
- making friendsCreating social bonds
- commencingBeginning to happen
- greetingExpression of welcome
chatting · sparking · conversing · beginning · initiating · orchestrating · opening · small talk · launching · introducing · strumming · mingling · acquaintance · connecting · interacting · engaging · breaking the ice · improvising
striking upwinding down
Gradually decreasing toward conclusion
wrapping up · concluding · ending · stopping · ceasing
striking upbreaking off
Halting abruptly mid-action
ending · cutting off · terminating · dropping · abandoning
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