- 1[intransitive, transitive] to come together or bring people together in order to help or support someone or something rally (around/behind/to somebody/something) The party rallied behind the President. Many national newspapers rallied to his support. rally somebody/something (around/behind/to somebody/something) They have rallied a great deal of support for their campaign. The country hastily rallied its defenses.
- 2[intransitive] to become healthier, stronger, etc. after a period of illness, weakness, etc. synonym recover He never really rallied after the operation. The champion rallied to win the second set 6–3.
- 3[intransitive] (finance) (especially of share prices or a country's money) to increase in value after falling in value synonym recover The company's shares had rallied slightly by the close of trading. The pound rallied against the dollar. Phrasal Verbsrally around
rally
verbNAmE//ˈræli//
Verb Forms present simple I / you / we / they rally he / she / it rallies
past simple rallied
-ing form rallying
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