strike for



strike for something

to conduct a work stoppage in order to gain something. The workers were striking for longer vacations. We are striking for higher pay.
See also: strike

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
KeatonKEE-tənEnglish (Modern)
Thokozanito-ko-ZAH-neeSouthern African, Chewa
Yvette[i'vet]
Nazarius-Late Roman
Juro (2)joo:-ṙo:Japanese
Acket['ækit]