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rallying   (TTS Sound)

The noun rallying has 2 senses

• rallying -- (the act of mobilizing for a common purpose; "the bell was a signal for the rallying of the whole neighborhood")


• rally, rallying -- (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")

The verb rally has 5 senses

• beat up, drum up, rally -- (gather; "drum up support")


• call up, mobilize, mobilise, rally -- (call to arms; of military personnel)


• muster, rally, summon, come up, muster up -- (gather or bring together; "muster the courage to do something"; "she rallied her intellect"; "Summon all your courage")


• rally, rebound -- (return to a former condition; "The jilted lover soon rallied and found new friends"; "The stock market rallied")


• tease, razz, rag, cod, tantalize, tantalise, bait, taunt, twit, rally, ride -- (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")

The adj rallying has 1 sense

• rallying -- (rousing or recalling to unity and renewed effort; "a rallying cry")