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.