English · Phrasal verb Attested

strike in

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To enter suddenly or with force.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Xuất hiện đột ngột hoặc bằng lực

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

But when that Act is over, all is not done; for, that it may have the better Success, the Husband must not presently separate himself from his Wife’s Embraces, lest the Air should suddenly strike in, and so prevent the Issue of their Labours.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To enter or add to a conversation; to say (something) by way of interruption or addition to a conversation.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tham gia vào cuộc trò chuyện một cách đột ngột

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To take action; to become involved in a situation, so as to alter or prevent an action.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Hành động can thiệp vào tình huống

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “strike in” mean?

To enter suddenly or with force.

Is “strike in” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.