Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
join-the-ranks
Phrase
/dʒɔɪn ðiː ræŋks/
Definition
To become part of a particular group or category, especially to associate with others who share similar characteristics or experiences.
Examples
- After years of hard work, she was finally able to join the ranks of successful entrepreneurs.
- Many have joined the ranks of the unemployed due to the economic downturn.
Meaning
This phrase often implies that an individual has adopted an identity or status similar to that of others in a defined group, particularly those who may be seen as successful or noteworthy.
Synonyms
- become part of
- enter the company of
- associate with
