# rallying

Pronunciation: say "RAL-ee-ing" /ˈɹæliɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of rally. — present participle and gerund of rally
   - Simple: Present participle and gerund of rally. Use this -ing form for an action happening now or as the name of the action.
   - _Supporters were rallying outside the courthouse as the verdict came in._
   - _Rallying the volunteers before dawn, she handed out the day's assignments._

## Noun

2. The act of one who rallies: bringing people or strength together for a renewed effort or recovery.
   - Simple: The act of joining together again to support a person, cause, or effort.
   - _The rallying of public support saved the old theater from demolition._
   - _His tireless rallying of the team's spirits became legendary among the staff._
3. A wide-ranging form of motorsport combining various competitive elements, such as tests of speed and navigation.
   - Simple: A kind of car racing on roads and rough ground that tests speed and finding the right route.
   - _Rallying demands a driver who can read both the road and the co-driver's notes._
   - _She switched from circuit racing to rallying for the challenge of unfamiliar terrain._

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