From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishlightning strikeˌlightning ˈstrike noun [countable] British EnglishSTOP WORKING/GO ON STRIKE a strike (=act of stopping work) without any warning
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lightning strike• The tactic was the old reliable one: the lightning strike.From Longman Business Dictionarylightning strikeˌlightning ˈstrike British EnglishHUMAN RESOURCES a strike that is held without any warning → strike 