rally meaning and definition

RALLY noun

Definition of rally (noun)

1. a large gathering of people intended to arouse enthusiasm
   • synonyms: mass meeting
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"
   • synonyms: rallying
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"
   • synonyms: exchange

RALLY verb

Definition of rally (verb)

1. gather
   • "drum up support"
   • synonyms: beat up, drum up
2. call to arms; of military personnel
   • synonyms: call up, mobilise, mobilize
   • antonym: demobilise
3. gather or bring together
   • "muster the courage to do something"; "she rallied her intellect"; "Summon all your courage"
   • synonyms: come up, muster, muster up, summon
4. return to a former condition
   • "The jilted lover soon rallied and found new friends"; "The stock market rallied"
   • synonyms: rebound
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"
   • synonyms: bait, cod, rag, razz, ride, tantalise, tantalize, taunt, tease, twit