serrer les rangs

French

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /sɛ.ʁe le ʁɑ̃/ ~ /se.ʁe le ʁɑ̃/

Verb

serrer les rangs

1. (military) to close ranks (to regroup forces)
2. (figuratively) to close ranks (to stay united, to make a show of unity, especially to the public; to maintain silence and secrecy in the face of some external threat)

See also

• se serrer les coudes
• rompre les rangs
• rentrer dans le rang