Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
close-ranks
verb phrase
/kloʊz ræŋks/
Definition
To unite or strengthen one’s position in times of difficulty or challenge.
Examples
- The team decided to close ranks after the criticism they received.
- In times of crisis, it’s important for family members to close ranks and support one another.
Meaning
The phrase ‘close ranks’ indicates a call for unity and solidarity, often in the face of a common threat or adversity.
Synonyms
- Unite
- Solidify
- Come together
- Band together
