Synonyms of closes ranks

closes ranks

phrase

present tense third-person singular of close ranks

as in cooperates

to form or enter into an association that furthers the interests of its members

Members of the community closed ranks to rally for better schools.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cooperates
• unites
• collaborates
• allies
• bands (together)
• pulls together
• clubs
• merges
• confederates
• federates
• hangs together
• leagues
• teams (up)
• coheres
• associates
• organizes
• coalesces
• joins
• conjoins
• consolidates
• groups
• converges
• unionizes
• gangs up
• affiliates
• incorporates
• combines
• links
• cabals
• ties
• amalgamates
• knots
• conglomerates
• weds

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• breaks up
• parts
• splits
• disbands
• separates
• divorces
• dissolves
• disengages
• segregates
• detaches
• severs
• disunites
• falls out
• alienates
• sunders
• estranges