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
ConnorKAHN-ər (English)Irish, English (Modern)
Ronne-Frisian
Marjeta-Slovene
Ailwyn['eilwin]
Jurica-Croatian, Slovene
ChetCHETEnglish