rally /ˈɹæli/noun 6verb 5forms 3phrases 3 noun6 •a large public meeting where people come together to support a cause and hear speeches •A protest or demonstration for or against something, but often with speeches and often without marching, especially in North America.The EDL said Saturday’s rally was aimed at highlighting what it describes as a “continued increase in Islamic terrorism” linked to Birmingham. — 2017 •A recovery after a decline in prices (said of the market, stocks, etc.) •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 sequence of strokes between serving and scoring a point. •Good-humoured raillery. verb5 •To collect, and reduce to order, as troops dispersed or thrown into confusion; to gather again; to reunite. •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. •To come into orderly arrangement; to renew order, or united effort, as troops scattered or put to flight; to assemble.Innumerable parts of matter chanced just then to rally together, and to form themselves into this new world. — 1664 •To tease; to chaff good-humouredly.But you must not rally him on the subject Sir Oliver—'tis a tender Point I assure you though He has been married only seven months. — 1777 formsrallied · rallying · rallies Phrases with rally rally behindTo support, particularly in a time of crisis. rally roundTo unite in order to support a fellow group member. rally round the flagTo unite in order to support one's country, especially during a crisis or war.