English-Portuguese translations for close ranks

• cerrar fileiras
  Quando se verificam práticas de dumping, temos de cerrar fileiras. Where dumping is going on, we must close ranks.
  Cerrar fileiras em prol do abastecimento e segurança energéticos tornou-se uma necessidade essencial. It has become essential to close ranks for the supply and security of energy.
  Isso deveria ter mobilizado a União Europeia a cerrar fileiras, mantendo-se coesa em situações 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
• at close range
• close the ranks