Rally

/ˈralē/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A large gathering of people, often for a specific cause or purpose.

The candidates held a rally to gain support from the local community.

A return to a previous good state or condition, particularly after a decline.

The stock market experienced a rally after several weeks of heavy losses.

A series of sports matches or competitions, especially in motorsport.

The team participated in a rally that tested their off-road driving skills.

verb

To gather people together for a common purpose.

The organizers plan to rally volunteers to help with the event.

To recover or improve after a setback.

After a poor start to the game, the team managed to rally and win in the final minutes.

To stimulate or boost an action, sentiment, or activity.

The coach tried to rally his players' spirits after the tough loss.

Middle English 'ralien', from Old French 'rallier', from 're-' + 'allier' (to unite).

rally around:

To come together for a common purpose, typically in support of someone.

rally cry:

A slogan or phrase used to rally support for a cause.

call to rally:

An invitation to come together for action.

To cheer someone up or motivate them.

I know you’re down, but we can rally and get through this together.

To unite for a short period, usually in a fun or informal context.

Let’s rally at the café after class.