rallying Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the act of mobilizing for a common purpose
    • the bell was a signal for the rallying of the whole neighborhood
  2. noun the feat of mustering strength for a renewed effort
    rally.
    • he singled to start a rally in the 9th inning
    • he feared the rallying of their troops for a counterattack
  3. verb gather
    rally; beat up; drum up.
    • drum up support
  4. verb call to arms; of military personnel
    rally; mobilize; mobilise; call up.
  5. verb gather or bring together
    muster; rally; come up; muster up; summon.
    • muster the courage to do something
    • she rallied her intellect
    • Summon all your courage
  6. verb return to a former condition
    rally; rebound.
    • The jilted lover soon rallied and found new friends
    • The stock market rallied
  7. verb harass with persistent criticism or carping
    rag; razz; bait; tantalize; twit; taunt; ride; tease; cod; rally; tantalise.
    • The children teased the new teacher
    • Don't ride me so hard over my failure
    • His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie
  8. adjective satellite rousing or recalling to unity and renewed effort
    • a rallying cry

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