English-Italian translations for close ranks

• fare quadrato
  E' diventato essenziale fare quadrato per gli approvvigionamenti e la sicurezza energetica. It has become essential to close ranks for the supply and security of energy.
• serrare i ranghi
  Le discussioni aperte e approfondite durante il pranzo di lavoro ci hanno permesso di serrare i ranghi per la cena, malgrado i dubbi nutriti in proposito da certi ambienti. The open and thorough discussions during the working lunch enabled us to close ranks for the dinner, despite the doubts that had existed in certain quarters.
• serrare le fila

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
• at close range
• close the ranks