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Definition & Meaning of "rally"in English

Rally
01

a large gathering of the public, especially those supporting a particular political idea or party 

rally definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
rallies
Examples
Thousands of people attended the rally to support the candidate's platform on healthcare reform. 
02

an automobile or motorcycle race conducted on public roads or off-road courses 

rally definition and meaning

What is a "rally"?

A rally is a type of motorsport where drivers race on public or private roads, often with mixed surfaces like gravel, dirt, snow, or asphalt. Rallies are typically held over long distances, with drivers navigating challenging courses, often with sharp turns, jumps, and uneven terrain. The races are usually broken into stages, with the driver and co-driver working together, where the co-driver reads pace notes to help the driver navigate the course. Rally racing requires a combination of speed, skill, and endurance, as well as the ability to adapt to varying road conditions and weather.

Examples
The drivers prepared their cars for the next rally. 
03

a continuous sequence of successive strokes in a game, especially in tennis or badminton 

Examples
The match lasted over an hour because of a long rally. 
04

an act of summoning strength, energy, or resources for a renewed effort 

Examples
He made a rally to finish the project despite exhaustion. 
05

a noticeable recovery of health or spirits after illness or difficulty 

Examples
The patient showed a rally after a week of intensive care. 
to rally
01

to come together, often for a common purpose 

Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Movement verb
Regular
Present tense
rally
3rd person singular
rallies
Present participle
rallying
Past simple
rallied
Past participle
rallied
Examples
Citizens rallied in the town square to protest. 
02

(of military personnel) to assemble, regroup, or prepare for action 

Examples
The troops rallied at dawn for the final assault. 
03

to regain one's health and strength after a period of illness or injury 

Examples
After a few days of rest, he began to rally, showing signs of improvement in his strength and mobility. 
04

to bring together or unify people 

Examples
The leader rallied support for the new initiative. 
05

to tease or provoke with persistent criticism or mockery 

Examples
The players rallied him about missing the shot. 
06

(particularly of share prices or currencies) to rise after a decline 

Examples
After a steep drop, the stock market began to rally, giving investors hope for a recovery. 
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