rally

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rally

The tennis players engaged in a long rally before one hit a winning shot.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • (Sports) An exchange of shots: In sports like tennis or table tennis, a "rally" is a series of consecutive shots played between opponents before a point is won or lost.
    • A marked recovery: A "rally" is a recovery of strength, spirits, or value after a period of weakness or decline.
    • A large public gathering: A "rally" is a mass meeting of people intended to inspire enthusiasm, support, or protest for a common cause.
    • A feat of renewed effort: The act of mustering strength or resources for a renewed effort.

  2. Verb:

    • To recover or improve: To return to a better state, such as recovering from an illness or a decline in financial markets.
    • To bring or come together: To assemble or summon people, support, or resources for a common purpose.
    • To tease or ridicule: To subject someone to good-natured or persistent teasing or criticism.
Examples of Usage

  • Noun:

    • The tennis match featured a long rally with incredible shots from both players.
    • There was a sudden rally in the patient's condition overnight.
    • Thousands attended the political rally in the city square.

  • Verb:

    • After a slow start, the team rallied in the second half to win the game.
    • The community rallied to support the family after the fire.
    • His friends would always rally him about his unusual fashion sense.
Advanced Usage
  • "Rally around": To unite in support of a person, group, or cause.
    • The staff rallied around their manager during the difficult transition.
  • "Rallying cry": A slogan or phrase used to unite people in a common effort.
    • "Liberty or death!" became the rallying cry of the revolution.
Variants and Related Words
  • Rallying (adj/n): Serving to unite or inspire; the act of coming together.
    • His speech had a rallying effect on the crowd.
  • Rallycross (n): A form of motorsport held on mixed surfaces.
Synonyms
  • Noun: Recovery, resurgence, gathering, demonstration, upturn.
  • Verb: Recover, rebound, assemble, muster, tease.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Rally round (also rally around): To come together to help or support someone.
    • When she fell ill, her neighbors all rallied round to help with the chores.
Related Idioms
  • "Stage a rally": To organize or make a recovery.
    • The home team staged a remarkable rally in the final minutes.
rally

The tennis players engaged in a long rally before one hit a winning shot.

Noun
  1. (sports) an unbroken sequence of several successive strokes
    • after a short rally Connors won the point
  2. an automobile race run over public roads
  3. a marked recovery of strength or spirits during an illness
  4. the feat of mustering strength for a renewed effort
    • he singled to start a rally in the 9th inning
    • he feared the rallying of their troops for a counterattack
  5. a large gathering of people intended to arouse enthusiasm
Verb
  1. harass with persistent criticism or carping
    • 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
  2. return to a former condition
    • The jilted lover soon rallied and found new friends
    • The stock market rallied
  3. gather or bring together
    • muster the courage to do something
    • she rallied her intellect
    • Summon all your courage
  4. call to arms; of military personnel
  5. gather
    • drum up support

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