close ranks

动词 v.
中文释义

英文释义

动词 v.
  1. To close the spacing between lines (ranks) of troops, as they are deployed across a battlefield, thereby decreasing the depth of the formation as it faces the enemy side.
  2. To regroup forces, especially when this involves overlooking differences in order to face a challenge or adverse situation. Often implies making a show of unity, especially to the public. figuratively
  3. To maintain silence and secrecy in the face of some external threat. figuratively
    — However, the charges that the police closed ranks to protect Godber find a parallel in Wong's hearings.

词形变化

closes ranks present,singular,third-person closing ranks participle,present closed ranks participle,past closed ranks past
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