pull rank in English dictionary pull rank Meanings and definitions of "pull rank" (idiomatic) To assert one's authority over a subordinate who disagrees. verb (idiomatic) To assert one's authority over a subordinate who disagrees. more Grammar and declension of pull rank to pull rank pull rank (third-person singular simple present pulls rank, present participle pulling rank, simple past and past participle pulled rank) more Sample sentences with "pull rank" Declension Stem Match words all exact any Try again Available translations Estonian Hindi Swedish Authors