rally
/ˈræli/
noun
- A large public meeting, especially one held to support or protest something.
- Thousands attended the rally for climate action.
- They organized a rally to raise awareness about the new law.
- The political rally drew a huge crowd in the city square.
- A recovery or increase after a decline, especially in prices, strength, or spirits.
- There was a rally in oil prices after the announcement.
- The stock market saw a rally after the positive economic news.
- The team's late rally in the fourth quarter almost won the game.
- In sports, a continuous exchange of hits between players, especially in tennis or badminton.
- She won the point after a 20-shot rally.
- The rally ended when he hit the ball into the net.
- The tennis match featured a long rally that had the crowd cheering.
verb
- To come together or bring people together for a common purpose, especially to support or oppose something.
- Supporters rallied around the candidate during the election.
- The community rallied to clean up the park after the storm.
- The team rallied together to finish the project on time.
- To recover or regain strength, energy, or composure after a setback or illness.
- The stock market rallied in the afternoon after a morning drop.
- After a slow start, the company rallied and posted strong profits.
- The patient rallied after a difficult night in the hospital.
- In sports, to hit the ball back and forth repeatedly, especially in tennis or badminton.
- They rallied back and forth across the net during the warm-up.
- The two players rallied for over a minute before one made a mistake.
- She loves to rally from the baseline during a match.