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How to pronounce “close ranks”

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Pronunciation guide for close ranks

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of close ranks with real speech in context.
Available examples: 8 YouTube examples
Real speech example: Women in Corporate Leadershipchallenges companies to close the gender gap
Definition summary: (military) To close the spacing between lines (ranks) of troops, as they are deployed across a battlefield, thereby decreasing the depth of the formation as it faces the enemy side.

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Women in Corporate Leadership

challenges companies to close the gender gap

[Verb]
(military) To close the spacing between lines (ranks) of troops, as they are deployed across a battlefield, thereby decreasing the depth of the formation as it faces the enemy side.
(figuratively) To regroup forces, especially when this involves overlooking differences in order to face a challenge or adverse situation. Often implies making a show of unity, especially to the public.
(figuratively) To maintain silence and secrecy in the face of some external threat.