1. A military arrangement where soldiers or troops stand very close together with minimal spacing between them
The regiment advanced in close formation to maximize defensive strength.
O regimento avançou em formação cerrada para maximizar a força defensiva.
2. Any organized grouping of people or objects positioned tightly together
The geese flew in close formation across the sky.
Os gansos voaram em formação cerrada pelo céu.
3. A tactical arrangement used in various contexts such as sports, parades, or organized gatherings
The marching band moved in close formation down the street.
A banda de música se movimentou em formação cerrada pela rua.