Word
rallying
Phoneticsral·ly·ing
US/ˈɹæɫiɪŋ/
UK/ɹˈæliɪŋ/
Definition
n. the act of bringing people together to support a cause or a team.
n. the action of gathering people together for a common purpose or to provide renewed support. Often refers to the collective effort to motivate a group during a period of decline or difficulty.
Examples
“The team's rallying cry inspired everyone to work harder.”
“After the sudden drop in poll numbers, the candidate focused on the rallying of local volunteers to regain momentum.”
“The successful rallying of the community against the new development project demonstrated the power of grassroots organization when a clear common interest is identified.”
Examples
simple
“The team's rallying cry inspired everyone to work harder.”
contextual
“After the sudden drop in poll numbers, the candidate focused on the rallying of local volunteers to regain momentum.”
complex
“The successful rallying of the community against the new development project demonstrated the power of grassroots organization when a clear common interest is identified.”
Usage
Often appears in the compound 'rallying cry' or as a gerund describing the act of mobilization.
Real-World Examples
“He said he felt "very sad and a little disgusted to see how many people are rallying behind her", adding: "I think people should be out there rallying for justice for the children.” Word family
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