Campaign
/kæmˈpeɪn/
Definitions
2 meaningsA planned group of activities that are intended to achieve a particular aim
/ˈkæmˌpeɪn/
A series of actions intended to achieve a particular purpose.
The charity launched a fundraising campaign.
💡 Simply: A planned effort to do something.
More Examples
The political campaign focused on economic issues.
How It's Used
"The presidential campaign was filled with heated debates."
"The company launched a new marketing campaign to boost sales."
To work in an organized and active way towards a particular goal, typically a political or social one.
/kæmˈpeɪn/
To participate in a campaign.
He campaigned for better working conditions.
💡 Simply: To work hard to achieve a goal.
More Examples
The organization campaigned against poverty.
How It's Used
"She campaigned tirelessly for her candidate."
"They campaigned for environmental protection."
Idioms & expressions
campaign trail
The series of events, speeches and meetings that a candidate undertakes during a political campaign.
"The candidate spent the whole campaign trail visiting small towns."
From Old French *campagne, from Latin *campania, 'a level country, plain'. Originally referring to a flat, open area suitable for military encampments, it evolved to mean a military operation and later, a wider organized course of action.
The word's use in relation to military operations predates its modern broader usage, reflecting its origin in the concept of military encampments and battles.
Memory tip
Think of a military campaign: a series of organized actions to achieve a goal.