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Definition of rallying

rallying

/ˈɹæl.i.ɪŋ/
ral · ly · ing

Plural:rallyings
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Past Simple:rallied
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Past Participle:rallied
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Present Participle:rallying
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rallying Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Serving to bring people together in support of a common cause or shared goal.

Example

"Climate action became the primary rallying point for young voters across the country."

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• verb

1

To come together or bring people together in order to support a person, project, or cause.

Example

"Neighborhood residents are rallying behind the local library to prevent its closure."


2

To recover or improve in health, spirits, price, or competitive position after a decline or setback.

Example

"Technology stocks are rallying this afternoon following a week of sharp losses."

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• noun

1

The act of bringing people or resources together to support a shared effort or cause.

Example

"The swift rallying of community volunteers helped the town recover from the severe flood."


2

The sport of driving modified or specially built automobiles in long-distance competitions over public or private roads.

Example

"He began his motorsport career in amateur rallying before transitioning to circuit racing."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb 'rally', which comes from Middle French 'rallier', formed by combining 're-' (again) and 'allier' (to unite or ally).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rallying. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rallying
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