rally

noun
UK: /ˈræli/
US: /ˈræli/

  1. A public meeting of people to support a cause or person.

    1. We went to a rally for animal rights.
    2. The political rally drew a large crowd despite the inclement weather conditions.

  2. A car or motorcycle race on public roads.

    1. My dad likes to watch the car rally.
    2. The annual cross-country rally tests drivers' skill and endurance over varied terrain.

  3. A quick improvement in the price of shares or the value of a currency.

    1. The stock showed a slight rally this morning.
    2. After a period of decline, there was a rally in the housing market.

Synonyms

improve revive demonstration muster recover assemble meeting gathering convention
rally verb

  1. To come together to support an idea or person.

    1. People will rally to the president.
    2. Many citizens chose to rally behind the candidate after the debates.

  2. To (cause to) recover in health, spirits, etc.

    1. After a bad start, the team did rally.
    2. The economy began to rally after the government implemented new policies.

  3. To drive or race in a rally.

    1. They rally in old fast cars.
    2. Experienced drivers will rally through the winding mountain roads.
rally adjective

  1. Relating to or characteristic of a rally.

    1. The band played a rally song.
    2. The cheerleaders created a rally atmosphere before the big game.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "rally" in English means: A public meeting of people to support a cause or person., A car or motorcycle race on public roads., A quick improvement in the price of shares or the value of a currency..

The phonetic transcription of "rally" is /ˈræli/ in British English and /ˈræli/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "rally": improve, revive, demonstration, muster, recover, assemble, meeting, gathering, convention.

Example usage of "rally": "We went to a rally for animal rights.". More examples on the page.