rally

Definition

  • noun: a public meeting to support or oppose someone or something
  • noun: a mustering of scattered forces to renew an effort
  • verb: to muster for a common purpose
  • verb: to meet publicly to support or oppose something
  • synonyms: reunite, assemble, unite

Examples

  • As the deadline approached, it was clear that we needed to 'rally the troops'. [=to urge everyone to work harder]

  • The team's late-game 'rally' [='comeback'] helped them win the game.

  • a 'youth rally' [=a public meeting for teenagers and young adults]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) That's right, baby! Uh-huh. So get this-- as if dinner wasn't enough I'm taking her to a monster truck rally afterwards. Nice. What's on your agenda? I'm going to head home and work out some more. Again? You know, there's (..)
    2001 Monsters, Inc.