Meaning Of The Word Break ranks

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Break ranks Meaning

Break ranks Definition
Break ranks Definition

What's The Definition Of Break ranks?

break ranks
to disobey the instructions of a group or organization of which you are a member, and express your own opinion

break ranks in American English
to leave an assigned position in a military formation

break ranks in British English
if you say that a member of a group or organization breaks ranks, you mean that they disobey the instructions of their group or organization
to fall out of line, esp when under attack

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