First Known Use: 1603
Dictionary
1rally
verb ral·ly \ˈra-lē\
ral·liedral·ly·ing
Definition of RALLY
transitive verb
1
a : to muster for a common purpose b : to recall to order
2
a : to arouse for action b : to rouse from depression or weakness
intransitive verb
1
: to come together again to renew an effort
2
: to join in a common cause
4
: to engage in a rally
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Origin of RALLY
French rallier, from Old French ralier, from re- + alier to unite — more at ally
2rally
noun
: a public meeting to support or oppose someone or something
finance : an increase in price or value after a decrease in price or value
sports : an occurrence in which a team or player that has been behind or playing badly begins to play well
plural rallies
Full Definition of RALLY
1
a : a mustering of scattered forces to renew an effort b : a summoning up of strength or courage after weakness or dejection c : a recovery of price after a decline d : a renewed offensive
2
: a mass meeting intended to arouse group enthusiasm
3
: a series of shots interchanged between players (as in tennis) before a point is won
4
also ral·lye [French rallye, from English 1rally] : an automobile competition using public roads and ordinary traffic rules with the object of maintaining a specified average speed between checkpoints over a route unknown to the participants until the start of the event
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First Known Use of RALLY
1651
Related to RALLY
- Synonyms
- marshaling (also marshalling), mobilization, rallying, call to arms
3rally
verb
ral·liedral·ly·ing
Definition of RALLY
transitive verb
: to attack with raillery : banter
Origin of RALLY
French railler to mock, rally — more at rail
First Known Use: 1668
RALLY Defined for Kids
1rally
verb ral·ly \ˈra-lē\
ral·liedral·ly·ing
Definition of RALLY for Kids
1
: to bring or come together for a common purpose <Supporters rallied at the capitol building.>
2
: to publicly support or oppose <The whole school rallied behind the principal.>
3
: to rouse from low spirits or weakness <The patient rallied and survived.> <The team rallied to win the game.>
2rally
noun
plural rallies
Definition of RALLY for Kids
1
: a sudden improvement in performance or condition <The team's late rally helped them win.>
2
: a big meeting held to rouse enthusiasm
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