English-French translations for close ranks

• serrer les rangs
  Quand il s'agit de dumping, nous devons serrer les rangs. Where dumping is going on, we must close ranks.
  Il est devenu essentiel de serrer les rangs pour les approvisionnements et la sécurité énergétique. It has become essential to close ranks for the supply and security of energy.
  Cela aurait dû inciter l'Union européenne à resserrer les rangs et à se serrer les coudes en situation de crise. This should have mobilised the European Union to close ranks and stand shoulder to shoulder in crisis situations.

Definition of close ranks

• 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

Related words

• closed veranda
• hexagonal close arrangement
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