How to Pronounce "close ranks"
expression
ˈkɫoʊs/, /ˈkɫoʊz/ /ˈɹæŋks
KLOHS RANGKS
kləʊz/ /ɹˈæŋks
KLOHZ RANGKS
Definition
To come together as a group and support each other, especially during a difficult time or when facing criticism or an outside threat.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɫoʊs/, /ˈkɫoʊz/ /ˈɹæŋks
British English
kləʊz/ /ɹˈæŋks
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KLOHS RANGKS
UK
KLOHZ RANGKS
Listen in Context
The team decided to close ranks after losing the important match.
When the company was criticized, employees closed ranks to defend their boss.
Families often close ranks in times of trouble.
After the scandal hit the newspapers, the politicians closed ranks to avoid further damage.