campaign (
http://definr.com/campaign)
n 1: a race between candidates for elective office [syn: {political
campaign}]
2: 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" [syn:
cause,
crusade,
drive,
movement,
effort]
3: several related operations aimed at achieving a particular
goal (usually within geographical and temporal
constraints) [syn:
military campaign]
4: an overland journey by hunters (especially in Africa) [syn:
hunting expedition,
safari]
v 1: run, stand, or compete for an office or a position; "Who's
running for treasurer this year?" [syn:
run]
2: 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" [syn:
crusade,
fight,
press,
push,
agitate]
3: go on a campaign; go off to war [syn:
take the field]