Associations to the word «Campaign»

Wiktionary

CAMPAIGN, noun. A series of operations undertaken to achieve a set goal.
CAMPAIGN, noun. (obsolete) An open field; a large, open plain without considerable hills; a champaign.
CAMPAIGN, noun. The period during which a blast furnace is continuously in operation.
CAMPAIGN, verb. (intransitive) To take part in a campaign.
CAMPAIGN, verb. (transitive) Consistently ride in races for a racing season.
CAMPAIGN GROUP, noun. An advocacy group.

Dictionary definition

CAMPAIGN, noun. A race between candidates for elective office; "I managed his campaign for governor"; "he is raising money for a Senate run".
CAMPAIGN, noun. 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".
CAMPAIGN, noun. Several related operations aimed at achieving a particular goal (usually within geographical and temporal constraints).
CAMPAIGN, noun. An overland journey by hunters (especially in Africa).
CAMPAIGN, verb. Run, stand, or compete for an office or a position; "Who's running for treasurer this year?".
CAMPAIGN, verb. 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"; "The Dean is pushing for his favorite candidate".
CAMPAIGN, verb. Go on a campaign; go off to war.

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley