campaign definition

1. a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end
• examples: he supported populist campaigns
• examples: they worked in the cause of world peace
• examples: the team was ready for a drive toward the pennant
• examples: the movement to end slavery
• examples: contributed to the war effort
2. several related operations aimed at achieving a particular goal (usually within geographical and temporal constraints)
3. an overland journey by hunters (especially in Africa)
4. run, stand, or compete for an office or a position
• examples: Who's running for treasurer this year?
5. go on a campaign; go off to war