Английский словарь американских идиом - close ranks

{v. phr.} 1. To come close together in a line especially for fighting. * /The soldiers closed ranks and kept the enemy away from the bridge./ 2. To stop quarreling and work together; unite and fight together. * /The Democrats and Republicans closed ranks to win the war./ * /The leader asked the people to close ranks and plan a new school./