A rally is an event or gathering of people for a common purpose. The term can refer to a variety of activities, such as a MEET, a CLAMBAKE, a DEMONSTRATION, a COMEBACK, a PEP rally, a ROUSE, a UNITE, an UPTURN, a REBOUND, a RECOVER, and an ASSEMBLE. A MEET is a gathering of people for a specific purpose, such as a sporting event or a social gathering. A CLAMBAKE is a social gathering where clams are cooked and eaten. A DEMONSTRATION is a public display of support or protest. A COMEBACK is a return to a previous state or position. A PEP rally is an event held to encourage enthusiasm and support for a team or cause. A ROUSE is an act of stirring up enthusiasm or excitement. A UNITE is an act of joining together. An UPTURN is an increase in activity or success. A REBOUND is a recovery from a setback. A RECOVER is a return to a normal or healthy state. An ASSEMBLE is a gathering of people for a common purpose.