verb
Meaning 1
To enter suddenly or with force.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
strike in
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verb
Meaning 2
To enter or add to a conversation; to say (something) by way of interruption or addition to a conversation.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: break in, interpose
Antonyms: none provided
verb
Meaning 3
To take action; to become involved in a situation, so as to alter or prevent an action.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: intervene, step in
Antonyms: none provided
verb
Meaning 4
To ally oneself (with someone), to take (someone's) side.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete
Examples
- 1689, James Heath, Englands Chronicle, London: Benjamin Crayle et al., p. 120, [...] King Edward [...] raised a considerable Army, and striking in with Edward Baliol, besieged Berwick,
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: join, side
Antonyms: none provided
verb
Meaning 5
To be or act in harmony (with something).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete
Examples
- 1694, John Tillotson, Six Sermons, London: B. Aylmer and W. Rogers, Sermon 2, p. 118, Endeavour, as well as you can, to discover the particular temper and disposition of Children, that you may suit and apply your selves to it, and by striking in with Nature may steer and govern them in the sweetest and easiest way.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: accord, agree, conform
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
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