strike up

phrasal verbPart ofstrike

strike up — phrasal verb

1. to begin a conversation, friendship, or piece of music in a casual, often unplan

1.phrasal verb
Definition

to begin a conversation, friendship, or piece of music in a casual, often unplanned way.

Example

Sumin struck up a conversation with the woman beside her on the long flight to Auckland.

The band struck up a cheerful tune as the bride stepped into the garden.