Dictionary definition · rally
noun
- a large gathering of people intended to arouse enthusiasm
- the feat of mustering strength for a renewed effort"he singled to start a rally in the 9th inning"
- 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"
verb
- gather"drum up support"
- call to arms; of military personnel
- gather or bring together"muster the courage to do something"
- return to a former condition"The jilted lover soon rallied and found new friends"
- harass with persistent criticism or carping"The children teased the new teacher"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).