Definition of rally
rallied
;rallying
transitive verb
1a : to muster for a common purposeb : to recall to order
2a : to arouse for actionb : to rouse from depression or weakness
intransitive verb
1 : to come together again to renew an effort
2 : to join in a common cause
4 : to engage in a rally
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Recent Examples of rally from the Web
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After being subject to the president’s periodic attempts to rally support for the various repeal bills, some perplexed lawmakers suggested Mr Trump did not seem to understand them.
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This is a tad surprising given that before the bill was pulled, only two moderates had declared their opposition — Collins and Heller — while four conservatives had rallied against it.
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Naperville resident Marium Khan Stevens, a member of the Naperville Progressives, confirmed her group posted news of the graffiti incident and asked residents to rally behind the popular deli.
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When the draft ended, UC fans rallied around Caupain with positive tweets to him.
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Campaign rallies energize Trump by placing him in front of supporters who have stuck by him and are likely to dismiss the investigations as Beltway chatter.
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Dabo Swinney's Tigers, a 6.5-point underdog, rallied from a 14-0 deficit, and scored on a last-second DeShaun Watson touchdown throw to beat the Tide, 35-31.
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In short, Wayward Daughters has become a rallying cry for fans of the show, particularly those who are female and female identifying.
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Since the shakeup late last month, Metro Council members have rallied around Harper, citing his years of service, transparency and ability to bridge racial divides.
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Origin and Etymology of rally
French rallier, from Old French ralier, from re- + alier to unite — more at ally
rally
Definition of rally
rallies
1a : a mustering of scattered forces to renew an effortb : a summoning up of strength or courage after weakness or dejectionc : a recovery of price after a declined : a renewed offensive
2 : a mass meeting intended to arouse group enthusiasm
3 : a series of shots interchanged between players (as in tennis) before a point is won
4 or less commonly rallye [French rallye, from English 1rally] : an automobile competition using public roads and ordinary traffic rules with the object of maintaining a specified average speed between checkpoints over a route unknown to the participants until the start of the event
Examples of rally in a Sentence
Supporters held a rally for the candidate.
Protesters staged an antiwar rally.
Stock prices are up after the dollar's rally yesterday.
Recent Examples of rally from the Web
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Brady’s remarkable rally in Super Bowl 51 cemented his place at the top. 2.
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Alabama Gov. George Wallace, a segregationist presidential candidate, held a rally at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia on June 27, 1968.
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Hairston followed with a base hit, but Colin Lyman hit into a double play and Mann grounded out to halt U of L's rally.
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For Götz Kubitschek, a leading figure in Germany’s right-wing scene, the extraordinary turnout at Pegida rallies represented a personal triumph.
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After the rally, organizers asked attendees to attend the public comment portion of the commission meeting to demand the street names be changed.
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Meanwhile, the Miller Spotlight group is hosting a rally at 2 p.m. Saturday that begins at Walgreens, followed by a march north down Lake Street.
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Regional Unrest A rally in Novosibirsk, Russia’s third-largest city that’s almost 3,000 kilometers (2,000 miles) east of the capital, brought out about 5,000 people, local organizer Sergey Boyko said on Navalny’s YouTube broadcast.
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ACT for America held similar rallies Saturday in more than two dozen cities across the country.
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First Known Use of rally
1646
rally
Definition of rally
rallied
;rallying
transitive verb
: to attack with raillery : banter
Recent Examples of rally from the Web
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After being subject to the president’s periodic attempts to rally support for the various repeal bills, some perplexed lawmakers suggested Mr Trump did not seem to understand them.
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This is a tad surprising given that before the bill was pulled, only two moderates had declared their opposition — Collins and Heller — while four conservatives had rallied against it.
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Naperville resident Marium Khan Stevens, a member of the Naperville Progressives, confirmed her group posted news of the graffiti incident and asked residents to rally behind the popular deli.
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When the draft ended, UC fans rallied around Caupain with positive tweets to him.
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Campaign rallies energize Trump by placing him in front of supporters who have stuck by him and are likely to dismiss the investigations as Beltway chatter.
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Dabo Swinney's Tigers, a 6.5-point underdog, rallied from a 14-0 deficit, and scored on a last-second DeShaun Watson touchdown throw to beat the Tide, 35-31.
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In short, Wayward Daughters has become a rallying cry for fans of the show, particularly those who are female and female identifying.
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Since the shakeup late last month, Metro Council members have rallied around Harper, citing his years of service, transparency and ability to bridge racial divides.
These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'rally.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Origin and Etymology of rally
French railler to mock, rally — more at rail
Financial Definition of RALLY
rally
What It Is
A rally is a period of hours, days, weeks, months, or sometimes years during which securities prices consistently rise.
How It Works
Identifying and measuring rallies is both art and science. Of course, different market sectors may experience rallies at different times.
The causes and characteristics of rallies vary, but most financial theorists agree that economic cycles and investor sentiment both play a role in the creation and momentum of rallies. In general, information about a strong or strengthening economy, indicated by high employment, high disposable income, low inflation and high business profits usually ushers in a rally. The existence of several new trading highs for well-known companies also indicates a rally is occurring. It is important to note that government involvement affects rallies: Changing the federal funds rate or tax rates indirectly encourages economic expansion or contraction.
Rising investor confidence also indicates a rally, and it is perhaps more powerful than any economic indicator because when investors believe something is going to happen (a rally, for example), they tend to take action (purchasing shares in order to profit from expected price increases) that actually turn expectations into reality. Although it is an objective concept, investor sentiment shows through in mathematical measurements such as the put/call ratio, the advance/decline line, IPO activity, and the amount of outstanding margin debt.
As investors take profits or react to bad news or negative indicators, rallies generally unravel over time.
Why It Matters
Rallies usually present a multitude of moneymaking opportunities for investors because prices are generally rising across the board. But rallies don’t last forever, and they don’t always give advance notice of their arrival, so the investor must know when to buy and when to sell to maximize his or her profits. This means the investor must attempt to "time the market" or gauge when a rally has begun and when it is ending.
Analysts spend thousands of hours trying to mathematically determine what will trigger the next rally and how long it will last. Technical analysis is especially prevalent in this effort, although less sophisticated indicators such as hemline fashions or the NFL division of the latest Super Bowl winner also provide fodder for such predictions. This in turn can sometimes lead to speculation that a rally is just around the corner, which can then become a self-fulfilling prophecy.
RALLY Defined for English Language Learners
rally
Definition of rally for English Language Learners
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: a public meeting to support or oppose someone or something
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finance : an increase in price or value after a decrease in price or value
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sports : an occurrence in which a team or player that has been behind or playing badly begins to play well
RALLY Defined for Kids
Definition of rally for Students
rallied
;rallying
1 : to bring or come together for a common purpose Supporters rallied at the capitol building.
2 : to publicly support or oppose The whole school rallied behind the principal.
3 : to rouse from low spirits or weakness The patient rallied and survived. The team rallied to win the game.
Definition of rally for Students
rallies
1 : a sudden improvement in performance or condition The team's late rally helped them win.
2 : a big meeting held to rouse enthusiasm
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