Meaning & Definition of Rally in English

1. A large gathering of people intended to arouse enthusiasm

2. The feat of mustering strength for a renewed effort

• "He singled to start a rally in the 9th inning"

• "He feared the rallying of their troops for a counterattack"

3. A marked recovery of strength or spirits during an illness

4. An automobile race run over public roads

5. (sports) an unbroken sequence of several successive strokes

• "After a short rally connors won the point"

1. Gather

• "Drum up support"

2. Call to arms

• Of military personnel

3. Gather or bring together

• "Muster the courage to do something"

• "She rallied her intellect"

• "Summon all your courage"

4. Return to a former condition

• "The jilted lover soon rallied and found new friends"

• "The stock market rallied"

5. Harass with persistent criticism or carping

• "The children teased the new teacher"

• "Don't ride me so hard over my failure"

• "His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie"