How to Pronounce "pull rank"
expression
ˈpʊɫ/ /ˈɹæŋk
PUUL RANK
pˈʊl/ /ɹˈæŋk
PUUL RANK
Definition
To use your position or authority to make someone do what you want, especially in a way that shows you are higher in status.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊɫ/ /ˈɹæŋk
British English
pˈʊl/ /ɹˈæŋk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUUL RANK
UK
PUUL RANK
Listen in Context
The manager decided to pull rank and ended the meeting early.
If you pull rank, people may not respect you.
She didn't want to pull rank on her coworkers.
He usually lets things slide, but this time he had to pull rank to get things done.