rallying

Noun · Adjective
Synonyms: rally

WordNet 3.0

Noun (2)

  1. the act of mobilizing for a common purpose“the bell was a signal for the rallying of the whole neighborhood”
  2. 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”Synonyms: rally

Adjective (1)

  1. rousing or recalling to unity and renewed effort“a rallying cry”
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Rally \Ral"ly\ (r[a^]l"l[y^]), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Rallied (r[a^]l"l[i^]d); p. pr. & vb. n. Rallying.] [OF. ralier, F. rallier, fr. L. pref. re- + ad + ligare to bind. See Ra-, and 1st Ally.] To collect, and reduce to order, as troops dispersed or thrown into confusion; to gather again; to reunite. [1913 Webster]
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