rally

Noun
  1. A large gathering of people intended to arouse enthusiasm (synset 108375259)
    is a type of: assemblage, gathering - a group of persons together in one place
    subtypes:
    same as: mass meeting
  2. The feat of mustering strength for a renewed effort (synset 100046387)
    "he singled to start a rally in the 9th inning"; "he feared the rallying of their troops for a counterattack"
    is a type of: effort, exploit, feat - a notable achievement
    same as: rallying
  3. A marked recovery of strength or spirits during an illness (synset 113567048)
    is a type of: convalescence, recovery, recuperation - gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury
  4. An automobile race run over public roads (synset 107473948)
    is a type of: auto race, automobile race, car race - a race between (usually high-performance) automobiles
  5. (sports) an unbroken sequence of several successive strokes (synset 101169007)
    "after a short rally Connors won the point"
    referred to in:
    • squash, squash rackets, squash racquets - a game played in an enclosed court by two or four players who strike the ball with long-handled rackets
    • badminton - a game played on a court with light long-handled rackets used to volley a shuttlecock over a net
    • lawn tennis, tennis - a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court
    • ping-pong, table tennis - a game (trademark Ping-Pong) resembling tennis but played on a table with paddles and a light hollow ball
    is a type of: group action - action taken by a group of people
    same as: exchange
Verb
  1. Gather (synset 201388297)
    "drum up support"
    is a type of: collect, pull in - get or bring together
    same as: beat up, drum up
  2. Call to arms;
    Of military personnel (synset 201100371)
    is a type of: call, send for - order, request, or command to come
    same as: call up, mobilise, mobilize
  3. Gather or bring together (synset 201384203)
    "muster the courage to do something"; "she rallied her intellect"; "Summon all your courage"
    is a type of: collect, garner, gather, pull together - assemble or get together
    same as: come up, muster, muster up, summon
  4. Return to a former condition (synset 200529688)
    "The jilted lover soon rallied and found new friends"; "The stock market rallied"
    is a type of: go back, recover, recuperate - regain a former condition after a financial loss
    same as: rebound
  5. Harass with persistent criticism or carping (synset 200852181)
    "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"
    is a type of: bemock, mock - treat with contempt
    subtypes:
    same as: bait, cod, rag, razz, ride, tantalise, tantalize, taunt, tease, twit

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