Definition of pull rank
- He's their boss, but he doesn't like to pull rank (on them) if he can avoid it.
: relative standing or position
: a degree or position of dignity, eminence, or excellence : distinction
: high social position
: to determine the relative position of : rate
: to arrange in lines or in a regular formation
: to take precedence of
: offensive in odor or flavor
: shockingly conspicuous
: outright
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