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Definition rally in British English

rally verb

verb
/ˈræli/
1

to join other people in order to support someone or something when they are having problems

Example

Supporters have been quick to rally behind the team.

Example

Parents rallied to the defence of the school.

Example

Animal rights groups have rallied to the cause of this endangered species.

Example

A demonstration is planned to rally support for the workforce.

Synonyms and related words
support back get behind
2

if things such as prices rally, they increase after being low

Example

World financial markets rallied after the announcement.

Synonyms and related words
increase go up add to bounce come down cool off
3

if you rally, your health improves and you start to get better after being ill

Example

She had showed no signs of rallying since the operation.

Synonyms and related words
recovery survive recover
3.1

if a player or team rallies, they improve and start to play well after playing badly

Example

Cleveland rallied late in the game to beat Detroit 5-4.

Synonyms and related words
play race meet
Definition rally in British English