Definition
To publicly disagree with or criticize a group that one belongs to; to act in opposition to an established group or organization.
（對團體的）公開反對
After the union leaders decided to accept the company's new contract, some members chose to break ranks and publicly oppose it.
在工會領導決定接受公司的新合約後，一些成員選擇公開反對並與工會決裂。
Despite the majority of the party supporting the bill, several members broke ranks and publicly opposed the party's stance.
儘管黨內大多數人支持該法案，但幾位成員公開反對黨的立場。
As a team member, he chose not to break ranks and supported their common goals.
作為團隊的一員，他選擇不與團隊決裂，並支持他們的共同目標。