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Definition break ranks in British English

break ranks phrase

phrase
1

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.

Synonyms and related words
argue argue the toss bandy words
2

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

Synonyms and related words
action stations active duty active service
Definition break ranks in British English