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

  • (..) Aaaare ya achin' Yup, yup, yup Fooor some bacon? Yup, yup, yup Heee's a big pig Yup, yup, yup You could be a big pig too. Yup, yup Nala, you find my mother and rally the lionesses. I'll look for Scar. SARABIII! Yes, Scar? Where is your hunting party? They're not doing their job. (..)
    1994 The Lion King