bestreiken
Translation
to strike, to go on strike against
Examples
Die Arbeiter bestreiken die Fabrik.
The workers are on strike at the factory.
Die Piloten haben die Fluggesellschaft bestreikt.
The pilots went on strike against the airline.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to strike against (sth.) The workers are striking against the company.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Arbeit niederlegen (to lay down work); Antonyms: arbeiten (to work)
Etymology
From the prefix 'be-' (acting upon) + 'streiken' (to strike). The prefix makes the verb transitive, so you strike *against* a specific target.
Memory Tips
The 'be-' prefix targets the action. You don't just 'streiken' (strike) in general, you 'bestreiken' a specific company.