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join the ranks of something

to become part of a larger group or organization Their country will join the ranks of the most developed nations of the world in four or five years.

See also: join, of, rank

join the ranks of something

to become part of a large group Thousands of young people join the ranks of the unemployed each summer when they leave school.

See Join the club!, enter the fray

See also: join, of, rank