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ranks

noun, verb

/ræŋks/

Meaning

Positions within a group, especially in a hierarchy or organization.

He quickly moved up the ranks of the army.

close ranks

positions, levels, hierarchy, order

disorder, disarray

army ranks, social ranks, rise through the ranks, join the ranks

an injury to a joint in which the ligaments are stretched or torn

A large spoon for serving soup or liquids; to serve with such a spoon.

a person who receives or entertains guests; to organize and provide for an event

(noun) a notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service, or event; (verb) to...

A solid piece of hard material; to stop movement or progress.

A line of things or people; also, a noisy quarrel; to propel a boat with oars.