rally

/ˈɹæli/
noun 6verb 5

Collocations

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1

(noun.) political meeting

ADJ

big, huge, large, major, mass, massive | public

indoor, outdoor

Thousands of supporters attended an indoor rally to hear the candidate speak last week.

campaign, election, political | opposition, protest | peace | anti-government, anti-war, etc.

VERB + RALLY

have, hold, stage

The environmental group staged a large rally in the city center last weekend.

call for, organize, plan

attend, take part in

Thousands of students took part in a rally to support climate action last week.

address, speak at

ban

The police decided to ban the rally because they were worried about possible violence.

RALLY + VERB

take place

break up, disperse, end

The protest rally ended when heavy rain started falling on the crowd.

call for sth

PREP

at a/the ~

The candidate gave an energetic speech at the rally yesterday evening.

~ against

Thousands of people gathered for a rally against the new highway project.

~ for

Thousands of people gathered in the city center to attend a rally for environmental protection.

~ in support of

Thousands of people gathered for a rally in support of climate action last weekend.

2

(noun.) motor race

ADJ

club, international | motor, motorcycle

VERB + RALLY

hold, organize | compete in, enter | win

RALLY + NOUN

circuit | driver, driving

PREP

on a/the ~

The environmental group met with hundreds of supporters on the rally in the city center.

3

(noun.) in tennis

ADJ

long, short | exciting

VERB + RALLY

play | win | lose

4

(verb.)

ADV

around/round

When their friend got sick, the whole team rallied around to help her recover.

VERB + RALLY

try to

After the argument, she tried to rally her friends by suggesting they go out together.

PREP

around/round/behind

The whole team rallied around their injured captain during the difficult match.

to

When the team faced difficulties, supporters rallied to help them win the championship.

PHRASES

rally to sb's defence

When the teacher was unfairly criticized, several students rallied to her defence.

rally to sb's/the cause

Thousands of supporters rallied to the cause of protecting the endangered rainforest.

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