strike up

/S T R AY1 K AH1 P/

verb

1
To start something with somebody else, such as a conversation or relationship.
“He struck up a friendship with Redford that was to last for many years.”
2
To start something, usually playing live music.
“The band struck up and everyone started to dance.”
3
To raise (as sheet metal), in making dishes, pans, etc., by blows or pressure in a die.

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