Meaning of 'campaign'

noun

an overland journey by hunters (especially in Africa)

Synonyms: hunting expedition safari

noun

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

Example: "They supported populist campaigns."

Synonyms: cause

noun

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

Synonyms: military campaign

noun

a race between candidates for elective office

Example: "I managed the campaign for governor."

Synonyms: run

verb

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

Example: "The senator campaigned for the presidency."

Synonyms: run

verb

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

Synonyms: press