rally.
A public gathering or mass meeting that is not mainly a protest and is organized to inspire enthusiasm for a cause.
Meaning & usage
A public gathering or mass meeting that is not mainly a protest and is organized to inspire enthusiasm for a cause.
a campaign rally
an election rally
A protest or demonstration for or against something, but often with speeches and often without marching, especially in North America.
a political rally
A sequence of strokes between serving and scoring a point.
An event in which competitors drive through a series of timed special stages at intervals. The winner is the driver who completes all stages with the shortest cumulative time.
A recovery after a decline in prices (said of the market, stocks, etc.)
Where this word comes from
From Middle French rallier (French rallier), from Old French ralier, from Latin prefix re- + ad + ligare (“to bind; to ally”).
To collect, and reduce to order, as troops dispersed or thrown into confusion; to gather again; to reunite.
To come into orderly arrangement; to renew order, or united effort, as troops scattered or put to flight; to assemble.
To collect one's vital powers or forces; to regain health or consciousness.
To recover strength after a decline in prices.
The market fell this morning but rallied later in the day.
Where this word comes from
From Middle French rallier (French rallier), from Old French ralier, from Latin prefix re- + ad + ligare (“to bind; to ally”).
To tease; to chaff good-humouredly.
Where this word comes from
From French railler. See rail (“to scoff”).
Good-humoured raillery.
Where this word comes from
From French railler. See rail (“to scoff”).
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