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campaign

Definition

  • noun: a series of activities designed to produce a particular result
  • noun: a connected series of military operations forming a distinct phase of a war
  • verb: to lead or take part in a campaign to support or oppose someone or something or to achieve something
  • verb: to go on, engage in, or conduct a campaign
  • often used before another noun
  • synonyms: crusade, electioneer, movement

Examples

  • He 'campaigned for president/governor/mayor'. = He 'campaigned' for the presidency/governorship/mayoralty. [=he tried to be elected president/governor/mayor]

  • The group launched/mounted/led a 'campaign' to protect the area from commercial development.

  • The university is organizing a 'campaign' to attract a more diverse student population.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Oh, my God. Look at that. Real Madrid, nine times winners. But not now for four years. This is where they kick off their latest campaign. An unhappy time for Gavin Harris. He has a point to prove. - Cheers. Good luck. - Cheers. The new boy, Munez. (..)
    2007 Goal II: Living the Dream