rally (EN)

noun, verb

noun “rally”

1. a large meeting where people gather to show their support for a cause
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   The students held a rally to support environmental protection.
2. a car racing competition where drivers race against the clock over different stages
   Jake has been improving his driving skills for months to compete in the rally.
3. (in sports like tennis) a sequence of hitting the ball back and forth before someone wins the point
   The crowd cheered loudly during the long rally between the two tennis players.
4. (in sports) the act of recovering after being in a weaker position
   The team staged an incredible rally in the final quarter to win the game.
5. (in business) a strong recovery of asset prices after a decline
   After a week of falling prices, the stock market experienced a strong rally on Friday.

verb “rally”

1. to unite and support a person or cause
   The community rallied to help rebuild the playground after the storm.
2. to start feeling better or stronger after being sick or weak
   After a week of rest, she finally began to rally and felt much better.
3. (in sports) to recover from a poor position
   The team rallied in the final quarter to win the game after being down by 10 points.
4. (in business, of a market) to have a sharp increase in prices after a period of decline
   After a sharp drop last month, the stock market rallied and gained 5% this week.