rallying Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun the act of mobilizing for a common purpose
- the bell was a signal for the rallying of the whole neighborhood
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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
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verb gather
rally; beat up; drum up.
- drum up support
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verb call to arms; of military personnel
rally; mobilize; mobilise; call up.
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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
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verb return to a former condition
rally; rebound.
- The jilted lover soon rallied and found new friends
- The stock market rallied
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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
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adjective satellite rousing or recalling to unity and renewed effort
- a rallying cry
