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

Life has no meaning unless one lives it with a will, at least to the limit of one's will. Virtue, good, evil are nothing but words, unless one takes them apart in order to build something with them; they do not win their true meaning until one knows how to apply them.
Paul Gauguin