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rank-and-file

/ˌræŋk ən ˈfaɪl/

Translations

rank-and-filenoun

/ˌræŋk ən ˈfaɪl/

Usually denotes the ordinary members of an organization or group, as opposed to leaders or officers; often used with the definite article and commonly takes plural agreement.

рядовые членыО членах организации, партии, профсоюза и т. п.; противопоставляется руководству.

The rank and file voted to reject the proposal.

Рядовые члены проголосовали за отклонение предложения.

Additional translations

рядовыеСобирательное обозначение обычных членов организации или группы; часто во множественном числе.

Synonyms

general membership

ordinary workers

the masses

membership

lay members

the base

grassroots

the ranks

ordinary members

Antonyms

rank-and-fileadjective

Used attributively before a noun to describe ordinary members of a group, not its leaders or officers; normally hyphenated.

рядовойУпотребляется при противопоставлении руководству или офицерам: о рядовых членах, а не о начальстве.

The union is seeking support from rank-and-file workers.

Профсоюз добивается поддержки со стороны рядовых работников.

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Definitions

rank-and-filenoun

the ordinary members of an organization or group, as opposed to its leaders or officers

The rank and file voted to reject the proposal.

rank-and-fileadjective

describing ordinary members of a group rather than its leaders or officers

The union is seeking support from rank-and-file workers.