go on strike

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Term: Go on strike

Part of Speech: Verb phrase

Senses:

to refuse to work as a form of protest or demonstration
to enter into a state of work stoppage as a group

Usages:

Popular:
- Workers go on strike to demand higher wages.
- The union decided to go on strike until their demands were met.
Local:
- The teachers decided to go on strike to protest against the new educational policies.
- Local bus drivers went on strike, resulting in major disruptions to public transportation.

Sample Sentences:

Employees of the company went on strike to demand fair working conditions.
The factory workers decided to go on strike after negotiations with the management failed.
Thousands of workers from various industries joined together and went on strike for better benefits.

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