campaign

noun

  1. 1

    an overland journey by hunters (especially in Africa)

  2. 2

    a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end

    he supported populist campaigns

    they worked in the cause of world peace

  3. 3

    several related operations aimed at achieving a particular goal (usually within geographical and temporal constraints)

  4. 4

    a race between candidates for elective office

    I managed his campaign for governor

    he is raising money for a Senate run

verb

  1. 1

    go on a campaign; go off to war

  2. 2

    run, stand, or compete for an office or a position

    Who's running for treasurer this year?

  3. 3

    exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for

    The liberal party pushed for reforms

    She is crusading for women's rights

Synonyms

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