Dictionary definition · campaign
noun
- a race between candidates for elective office"I managed his campaign for governor"
- a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end"he supported populist campaigns"
- several related operations aimed at achieving a particular goal (usually within geographical and temporal constraints)
- an overland journey by hunters (especially in Africa)
verb
- run, stand, or compete for an office or a position"Who's running for treasurer this year?"
- 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"
- go on a campaign; go off to war
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).