Rallying
noun, verb
noun, verb ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 The act of one who rallies. countable, uncountable
"We are convinced that these public rallyings around the banner of Christ the King are a most effective means of counteracting "the diabolical program" and "the brazen unfurlings of the satanical banners of war against God and religion" […]"
- 2 the feat of mustering strength for a renewed effort wordnet
- 3 A wide-ranging form of motorsport with various competitive elements such as test of speed and navigation. uncountable
- 4 the act of mobilizing for a common purpose wordnet
Verb
- 1 present participle and gerund of rally form-of, gerund, participle, present
"My mother entered my room at that moment; but Mademoiselle went on rallying, and it seemed to me that the subject was not disagreeable even to her."
Adjective
- 1 rousing or recalling to unity and renewed effort wordnet
Example
More examples"Non-smokers are rallying behind the new anti-smoking law."
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