Rally meaning

What does “rally” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“rally” is a noun and verb with 10 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a large gathering of people intended to arouse enthusiasm.

rally

a large gathering of people intended to arouse enthusiasm
Synonymsmass meeting
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”
Synonymsrallying
a marked recovery of strength or spirits during an illness
an automobile race run over public roads
(sports) an unbroken sequence of several successive strokes
“after a short rally Connors won the point”
Synonymsexchange

gather
“drum up support”
Synonymsbeat up drum up
call to arms; of military personnel
Synonymscall up mobilize mobilise
gather or bring together
“muster the courage to do something”
“she rallied her intellect”
Synonymsmuster summon come up muster up
return to a former condition
“The jilted lover soon rallied and found new friends”
“The stock market rallied”
Synonymsrebound
harass with persistent criticism or carping
“The children teased the new teacher”
“Don't ride me so hard over my failure”
Synonymstease razz rag cod tantalize tantalise bait taunt

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University