Rank above Meaning in English
expression
ˈɹæŋk/ /əˈbəv
RANGK uh-BUHV
ɹˈæŋk/ /əbˈʌv
rangk uh-BUV
Definition
To have a higher position or level than someone or something else in a hierarchy, especially in work or official systems.
Usage & Nuances
More common in formal or professional contexts. Often used with people ('She ranks above him'), but can apply to things. 'Rank higher than' has similar meaning. Don't confuse with 'outperform' (better results, not position).
Spanish: estar por encima de - tener rango superior aPortuguese (BR): estar acima de - ter um cargo superior aPortuguese (PT): estar acima de - ter um cargo superior aChinese (Simplified): 比...级别高 - 地位高于Chinese (Traditional): 比...級別高 - 地位高於Hindi: से ऊँचे पद पर होना - से ऊँचा दर्जा होनाArabic: يعلو رتبة - يتفوّق علىBengali: উচ্চতর স্তরে থাকা - উপরে থাকা (পদমর্যাদায়)Russian: стоять выше - занимать более высокую должностьJapanese: 上位に位置する - 上に立つVietnamese: có cấp bậc cao hơn - ở vị trí cao hơnKorean: 상위에 있다 - 더 높은 직위를 갖다Turkish: daha üst sırada olmak - üstünde yer almakUrdu: اعلیٰ درجہ رکھنا - زیادہ مرتبہ پر ہوناIndonesian: berpangkat lebih tinggi - berada di atas (dalam hierarki)
Example Sentences
In the company, managers usually rank above employees.
basic
Officers rank above soldiers in the military.
basic
Gold medals rank above silver medals in importance.
basic
She quickly ranked above her coworkers after the promotion.
natural
Board members rank above all other staff in most organizations.
natural
Does a director always rank above a manager in every company?
natural