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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

  • (..) Act on this we must. The capture of General Grievous will end this war. Quickly and decisively we should proceed. The chancellor has requested... that I lead the campaign. WINDU: The council will make up its own mind who is to go, not the chancellor. A master is needed, with more experience. (..)
    2005 Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith