to  take  the flank
take
teɪk
teik
the
ðə
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flank
flɑ:nk
flaank

Definition & Meaning of "take the flank"in English

to take the flank
01

to position oneself or others on the side of a group for protection or a strategic advantage, typically in a military context 

Collocation
Examples
During the sports game, they took the flank positions to outmaneuver the opposing team. 
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