strike

Golpear a alguien o algo con fuerza.

A falling branch struck the roof of the car during the storm.

She struck the nail carefully until it was level with the wooden surface.

The ball struck the window, leaving a crack across the glass.

Lightning had struck the tree, splitting its trunk near the top.

Un periodo en el que trabajadores se niegan a trabajar para protestar por el salario o las condiciones laborales.

The strike ended after workers and management reached an agreement on pay.

Several train services were cancelled because of a strike by maintenance staff.

Employees voted to support the strike after negotiations failed to produce a result.

The company says it hopes to avoid further strikes by improving communication.