Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Rally \Ral"ly\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Rallied}; p. pr. & vb. n.
   {Rallying}.] [OF. ralier, F. rallier, fr. L. pref. re- + ad +
   ligare to bind. See {Ra-}, and 1st {Ally}.]
   To collect, and reduce to order, as troops dispersed or
   thrown into confusion; to gather again; to reunite.

Source : WordNet®

rallying
     adj : rousing or recalling to unity and renewed effort; "a
           rallying cry"

rallying
     n 1: the act of mobilizing for a common purpose; "the bell was a
          signal for the rallying of the whole neighborhood"
     2: the feat of mustering strength for a renewed effort; "he
        singled to start a rally in the 9th inning"; "he feared
        the rallying of their troops for a counterattack" [syn: {rally}]