the feat of mustering strength for a renewed effort; "he singled to start a rally in the 9th inning"; "he feared the rallying of their troops for a counterattack";
(sports) an unbroken sequence of several successive strokes; "after a short rally Connors won the point";
an automobile race run over public roads;
a large gathering of people intended to arouse enthusiasm;
a marked recovery of strength or spirits during an illness;
return to a former condition; "The jilted lover soon rallied and found new friends"; "The stock market rallied";
harass with persistent criticism or carping; "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";
call to arms; of military personnel;
gather or bring together; "muster the courage to do something"; "she rallied her intellect"; "Summon all your courage";
