rally around
rally round
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.
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.
ADJ
long, short | exciting
VERB + RALLY
play | win | lose
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.