rally (
http://definr.com/rally)
n 1: a large gathering of people intended to arouse enthusiasm
[syn:
mass meeting]
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" [syn:
rallying]
3: a marked recovery of strength or spirits during an illness
4: an automobile race run over public roads
5: an exchange of several strokes
v 1: gather; "drum up support" [syn:
beat up,
drum up]
2: call to arms; of military personnel [syn:
call up,
mobilize,
mobilise]
3: gather or bring together; "muster the courage to do
something"; "she rallied her intellect"; "Summon all your
courage" [syn:
muster,
summon,
come up,
muster up]
4: return to a former condition; "The jilted lover soon rallied
and found new friends"; "The stock market rallied" [syn:
rebound]
5: harass with persistent criticism or carping; "The children
teased the new teacher"; "Don't ride me so hard over my
failure"; "His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a
jacket and tie" [syn:
tease,
razz,
rag,
cod,
tantalize,
tantalise,
bait,
taunt,
twit,
ride]