a large British company, established by J Arthur Rank as the Rank Organization, originally known for making films. Its symbol, often seen at the beginning of films, was a man striking a large gong (= a metal disc that makes a loud noise when struck). The Rank Group owns casinos, bingo halls and the Hard Rock Café restaurants.
RANK GROUP
Meaning of RANK GROUP in English
Oxford guide to British and American culture English vocabulary. Руководство по британской и американской культуре, Оксфордский английский словарь. 2005