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rank and file

[/ræŋk ənd faɪl/]
noun
tropa rasa; base; membros comuns
1. The ordinary members of an organization, as distinguished from its leaders or officers
The rank and file of the union voted to accept the new contract.
A base do sindicato votou para aceitar o novo contrato.
2. Common soldiers or enlisted personnel in the military
The rank and file soldiers were trained for combat operations.
Os soldados da tropa rasa foram treinados para operações de combate.
3. Ordinary people or workers as opposed to executives or leadership
Management often ignores the concerns of the rank and file.
A administração frequentemente ignora as preocupações dos trabalhadores comuns.
Synonyms
grassrootscommon membersordinary membersenlisted personnelbasetroops
Antonyms
leadershipofficersexecutivesmanagementupper echelon

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tropa rasa; base; membros comuns
Most commonly used in organizational and military contexts
Portugal
soldados rasos; pessoal comum; base
Often used in military and institutional settings

Related Idioms & Phrases

the common man
the grassroots
the workers
the masses
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