CLOSE RANKS

close ranks: translation

close ranks
to move closer together in a military formation. •

The soldiers closed ranks and marched on the enemy in tight formation.

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{v. phr.} 1. To come close together in a line especially for fighting. * /The soldiers closed ranks and kept the enemy away from the bridge./ 2. To stop quarreling and work together; unite and fight together. * /The Democrats and Republicans closed ranks to win the war./ * /The leader asked the people to close ranks and plan a new school./

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CLOSE RANKS

сомкнуть ряды

CLOSE RANKS

close ranks: translationclose ranksto move closer together in a military formation. • The soldiers closed ranks and marched on the enemy in tight forma... смотреть

CLOSE RANKS

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CLOSE RANKS

сомкнуть ряды

CLOSE RANKS (BEHIND SOMEONE OR SOMETHING)

close ranks (behind someone or something): translation close ranks (behind someone or something) to support someone or something; to back someone or so... смотреть

CLOSE RANKS (WITH SOMEONE)

close ranks (with someone): translation close ranks (with someone) to join with someone in a cause, or agreement. • We can fight this menace only if we... смотреть

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