English / idiom
Pull Rank
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To assert one's seniority or official position to override others or gain an unfair advantage.
In context
01
A respectful coordinator relies on mutual understanding rather than feeling the need to pull rank.
02
In our communal kitchen, everyone is equal and nobody is allowed to pull rank during meal preparation.
Synonyms
assert authority,throw weight around,flex status
Antonyms
treat as equals,act democratically,respect autonomy
Collocations
pull rank on colleagues,attempt to pull rank,refuse to pull rank