rally
UK[ˈræli]US[ˈræli]
v
To come together again in order to continue fighting or competing after a difficult period or defeat.
v
To bring people together for a common purpose or to support someone or something.
n
A large public meeting held to show support for a cause or person.
n
A competition for motor vehicles, typically over public roads or rough terrain.
n
A quick or strong recovery, as in health, spirits, or financial markets.
Morpheme Breakdown
re
ally
re
again
ally
bind
Etymology
The word "rally" entered English in the late 16th century from the French verb rallier, meaning "to bring together again". This French term was itself a combination of the prefix re- (again) and allier (to ally or bind). The core Latin ancestor is alligare, from ad- (to) and ligare (to bind). Thus, the literal sense of "rally" is "to bind together again". This foundational meaning of reuniting or reassembling logically evolved into its modern senses: from soldiers regrouping after a retreat, to a public gathering for support, to a recovery in strength or market prices.
Analysis
Structure: re (again) + ally (bind)
re: Latin origin, a prefix meaning "again" or "back".
ally: From Old French alier, from Latin alligare meaning "to bind to".
Examples
The team managed to rally in the second half and win the game.
A large crowd rallied in the city square to protest the new law.
After a morning slump, tech stocks staged a remarkable rally in the afternoon.