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ranks

[/ræŋks/]
noun/verb
fileiras, posições, classificações
1. A line of soldiers or people standing side by side
The soldiers stood in ranks on the parade ground.
Os soldados estavam em fileiras no campo de desfile.
2. A position or level in a hierarchy or organization
She climbed the ranks to become a manager.
Ela subiu nas fileiras para se tornar gerente.
3. A classification or position in a competitive system
He ranks among the top tennis players in the world.
Ele se classifica entre os melhores tenistas do mundo.
4. The members or personnel of an organization
The military ranks consist of officers and enlisted personnel.
As fileiras militares consistem em oficiais e pessoal alistado.
Synonyms
positionslevelstiersrowslinesgrades

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fileiras, posições
Most common usage in military and organizational contexts
Portugal
fileiras, patentes
Patentes more commonly used for military ranks

Related Idioms & Phrases

break ranks - sair da formação, discordar do grupo
pull rank - usar autoridade superior para conseguir algo
rise through the ranks - subir de posição gradualmente
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