Campaign
WordNet
noun
(1) An overland journey by hunters (especially in Africa)
(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"
"The team was ready for a drive toward the pennant"
"The movement to end slavery"
"Contributed to the war effort"
(3) Several related operations aimed at achieving a particular goal (usually within geographical and temporal constraints)
(4) A race between candidates for elective office
"I managed his campaign for governor"
"He is raising money for a Senate run"
verb
(5) Go on a campaign; go off to war
(6) Run, stand, or compete for an office or a position
"Who's running for treasurer this year?"
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Etymology
From , from Italian , from , from .
Noun
- A series of operations undertaken to achieve a set goal; as, an election campaign, a military campaign, an advertising campaign.
- The company is targeting children in their latest advertising campaign.
Verb
- To take part in a campaign.
- She campaigned for better social security.