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Definition break ranks in American English

break ranks phrase

phrase
1

if soldiers or police officers break ranks, they stop standing in lines and move away

Synonyms and related words
active duty active service aggressor
2

if a member of a group breaks ranks, they disagree publicly with the rest of the group

Example

Toricelli angered fellow Democrats by breaking ranks with the leadership.

Definition break ranks in American English