strike up

British  

verb

1. (of a band, orchestra, etc) to begin to play or sing

2. (tr) to bring about; cause to begin

   to strike up a friendship

3. (tr) to emboss (patterns, etc) on (metal)

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Example Sentences

He strikes up an unlikely bond with Israeli passenger Amir, a lost soul in his early 20s played by Ido Tako, which leads Hassan to reflect on roads not taken in his own life.

From Barron's

It tells the story of a young reporter working in Kabul -- played by Sadat herself -- rethinking her scepticism towards men when she strikes up a relationship with a male co-worker.

From Barron's

Then Madden recounts in harrowing detail the killing in an on-camera interview Mason arranged after striking up a written correspondence with her.

From Los Angeles Times

As a reporter sent to cover the story, I was lucky enough to strike up a great relationship with Anne.

From BBC

A tinny orchestra striking up a tune so familiar it was practically a cliché.

From Literature