C1verbsportsociety
US/ˈræl.i/
UK/ˈræl.i/
to recover and perform better after a bad period; also to come together to support someone
In context
Two goals down at half time, the team rallied and won 3–2.
Neighbors rallied around the family after their shop was flooded.
The share price rallied in the afternoon after the good news.
Words that go with rally
verb + preposition
- rally aroundThe whole village rallied around the old man when he fell ill.
- rally behindFans rallied behind the coach after the heavy defeat.
- rally toVolunteers rallied to the cause after the floods.
verb + noun
- rally supportThe club is trying to rally support for a new stadium.
verb + adverb
- rally backThe tennis player rallied back to win the final set.