rally

S2 W2

BrE /ˈræli/ AmE /ˈræli/

noun, verb en → es

1 MEETING [singular] B2

a large public meeting at which people show support for a political party, cause, or leader

manifestación, reunión política

  • hold/organize a rally

Collocations peace rally · political rally

  • The mayor held a rally to support the local economy.

    El alcalde organizó una reunión para apoyar la economía local.

2 CAR RACE [singular] B2

a race for cars or motorbikes over a short course, usually on public roads

carrera de autos, rallye

  • rally car/motorbike

Collocations rally driver · rally season

  • The rally was won by a young driver.

    El rallye fue ganado por un joven piloto.

3 TEAM SPORT [singular] C1

a team sport in which players hit a small rubber ball with wooden bats and try to score points by running around four bases on a diamond-shaped field

rally (de béisbol)

  • baseball rally

Collocations rally game · rally season

  • The team had a strong rally in the final innings.

    El equipo tuvo un fuerte rally en las últimas entradas.

4 GATHER [intransitive] B2

to gather together, especially to support a cause or leader

reunirse, congregarse

  • rally around somebody/something

Collocations rally the troops · rally support

  • Supporters rallied around the candidate.

    Los partidarios se reunieron alrededor del candidato.

5 SPORT [intransitive] B2

to hit a ball back and forth quickly in tennis, badminton, etc.

intercambiar golpes rápidamente (en tenis)

  • rally with somebody

Collocations long rally · tennis rally

  • The players were rallying for over ten minutes.

    Los jugadores intercambiaron golpes durante más de diez minutos.

6 STRENGTHEN [intransitive] C1

to become stronger or more active, especially after a period of weakness or inactivity

fortalecerse, recuperarse

  • rally from something

Collocations rally from a defeat · rally after an illness

  • The company is beginning to rally from its financial difficulties.

    La empresa está comenzando a fortalecerse de sus dificultades financieras.

7 ORGANIZE [transitive] C1

to organize or lead people to support a cause, leader, etc.

organizar, dirigir (una causa)

  • rally support for somebody/something

Collocations rally public opinion · rally the troops

  • The organization rallied support for its campaign.

    La organización organizó apoyo para su campaña.

8 TEAM [intransitive] C1

to gather together as a team to work towards a common goal

unirse como equipo, trabajar juntos

  • rally around somebody/something

Collocations rally behind a cause · rally together

  • The team rallied around their coach.

    El equipo se unió alrededor de su entrenador.