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open the range

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To draw oneself or one's vehicles (warships, tanks, aircraft, etc.) out of range of the enemy's fire.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: government, military, politics, war

Examples

  • Even after receiving the order to withdraw, the battle-cruiser squadron took several more hits before they managed to open the range.

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