sortir du rang

• IPA^(key): /sɔʁ.tiʁ dy ʁɑ̃/

sortir du rang

1. (military) to rise from the ranks, to rise through the ranks (to leave the condition of private and become an officer, to rise from a rank-and-file position to a position of command)

   Near-synonyms: monter en grade, prendre du galon, gagner ses éperons

2. (military) to break ranks (to march or charge out of the designated order in a military unit)

   Synonym: rompre les rangs

3. (figuratively) to break ranks (to publicly disagree with one's own group or organization); to step out of line

• rentrer dans le rang