To place (as a single individual) among others in a line, row, or order, as in the ranks of an army; usually, reflexively and figuratively, (in the sense) to espouse a cause, to join a party, etc
A range of things is a number of different things of the same general kind. A wide range of colours and patterns are available The two men discussed a range of issues
To set in a row, or in rows; to place in a regular line or lines, or in ranks; to dispose in the proper order; to rank; as, to range soldiers in line
change or be different within limits; "Estimates for the losses in the earthquake range as high as $2 billion"; "Interest rates run from 5 to 10 percent"; "The instruments ranged from tuba to cymbals"; "My students range from very bright to dull"
To be placed in order; to be ranked; to admit of arrangement or classification; to rank
A range or kitchen range is a large metal device for cooking food using gas or electricity. A range consists of a grill, an oven, and some gas or electric rings. see also free-range