definition of
campaign

[1] #1 campaign n. [political campaign, run] a race between candidates for elective office; "I managed his campaign for governor"; "he is raising money for a Senate run". wn

[2] #2 campaign v. [run] run, stand, or compete for an office or a position; "Who's running for treasurer this year?". wn

[3] #3 campaign n. [cause, crusade, drive, movement, effort] 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. wn

[4] #4 campaign n. [military campaign] several related operations aimed at achieving a particular goal (usually within geographical and temporal constraints). wn

[5] #5 campaign v. [crusade, fight, press, push, agitate] 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 fav. wn