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
LorneLAWRNEnglish
Tessa['tesə]
RylanRIE-lənEnglish (Modern)
IrÉNÉEee-re-NEFrench
Xoana-Galician
Uduak-Western African, Ibibio