A rally is a large public meeting that is held in order to show support for something such as a political party.

When people rally to something or when something rallies them, they unite to support it.

When someone or something rallies, they begin to recover or improve after having been weak.

A rally is a competition in which vehicles are driven over public roads.

A rally in tennis, badminton, or squash is a continuous series of shots that the players exchange without stopping.