noun
en strejk
strike
Definition & meaning
A strike: an organized stoppage of work by employees, usually to demand better pay, working conditions, or other changes.
The word can also describe a coordinated refusal to take part in an activity, as in a student strike.
Grammar & Word origin
Strejk is an en-word noun:
- Indefinite: en strejk
- Definite: strejken
- Plural: strejker
- Definite plural: strejkerna
It comes from English strike. The related verb is strejka , “to go on strike.”
Synonyms & antonyms
- arbetsnedläggelse — “work stoppage”; a more formal term that can cover stoppages other than strikes.
- arbetskonflikt — “labor dispute”; broader than a strike, since a dispute may involve other measures.
There is no exact everyday antonym.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Många arbetare går i strejk idag.noun
Many workers are going on strike today.
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