Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense campaigns, present participle campaigning, past tense, past participle campaigned
1. countable noun
A campaign is a planned set of activities that people carry out over a period of time in order to achieve something such as social or politicalchange.
During his election campaign he promised to put the economy back on its feet.
...the campaign against public smoking. [+ against]
[Also + to-inf]
2. verb
If someone campaignsfor something, they carry out a planned set of activities over a period of time in orderto achieve their aim.
We are campaigning for law reform. [VERB + for]
Mr Burns has actively campaigned against a hostel being set up here. [Vfor/against n]
They have been campaigning to improve the legal status of women. [VERB to-infinitive]
[Also Vagainst]
Synonyms: crusade, press, push, encourage More Synonyms of campaign
3. countable noun [oft noun NOUN]
In a war, a campaign is a series of planned movements carried out by armed forces.
The allies are intensifying their air campaign.
...a bombing campaign.
4. See also advertising campaign
More Synonyms of campaign
campaign in British English
(kæmˈpeɪn)
noun
1.
a series of coordinated activities, such as public speaking and demonstrating, designed to achieve a social, political, or commercial goal
a presidential campaign
an advertising campaign
2. military
a number of complementary operations aimed at achieving a single objective, usually constrained by time or geographic area
verb
3. (intransitive; often foll byfor)
to conduct, serve in, or go on a campaign
Derived forms
campaigner (camˈpaigner)
noun
Word origin
C17: from French campagne open country, from Italian campagna, from Late Latin campānia, from Latin campus field
campaign in American English
(kæmˈpeɪn)
noun
1.
a series of military operations with a particular objective in a war
2.
a series of organized, planned actions for a particular purpose, as for electing a candidate
adjective
3.
designating or of a style of simple, portable furniture, with rectilinear lines, recessed hardware, etc., originally used on military campaigns
verb intransitive
4.
to participate in, or go on, a campaign
SIMILAR WORDS: ˈbattle
Derived forms
campaigner (camˈpaigner)
noun
Word origin
Fr campagne, open country suited to military maneuvers; hence, military expedition < It campagna < LL campania, level country < L campus, a field: see campus
COBUILD Collocations
campaign
concerted campaign
conduct a campaign
dirty campaign
disastrous campaign
entire campaign
fundraising campaign
general election campaign
high-profile campaign
join a campaign
league campaign
lobbying campaign
military campaign
nationwide campaign
online campaign
organise a campaign
political campaign
primary campaign
promotional campaign
run a campaign
support a campaign
Examples of 'campaign' in a sentence
campaign
To bring the country together after an extremely divisive campaign.
The Sun (2016)
This allows them to launch highly partisan political campaigns.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
The aim of the campaign is simple.
The Sun (2016)
He probably envisages some sort of social media campaign.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Much like the referendum itself it seems inevitable that any election campaign would focus public attention on splits within the governing party.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The government has strongly backed the Times campaign.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
We have come up with a fun new fundraising campaign - getting the nation blowing raspberries to cancer.
The Sun (2016)
He said that French banks had told all political parties that they would not extend loans for election campaigns.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The Times campaigned for the changes.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
It was his third goal of a campaign that is fast turning into something special at Elland Road.
The Sun (2016)
They can argue against them and campaign for new laws.
The Sun (2006)
They thought they had campaigned successfully for reform.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Thirty league goals in a campaign might be achievable.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
We cannot conduct prolonged campaigns on our own.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
You often see this in political campaigns.
Christianity Today (2000)
The judgement could have served for the whole air campaign.
Patrick Bishop FIGHTER BOYS: Saving Britain 1940 (2003)
The campaign will be aimed at socially deprived families.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
We should actively campaign for the end of airline food.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
The next election campaign is going to be a cynical and dirty fight.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Yet viral social media campaigns may not be all they are cracked up to be.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
They agree this needs to be done through public relations campaigns.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
They want to get involved in campaigning to change the service.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
To lead a campaign to improve the conditions of working people?
The Times Literary Supplement (2014)
All our advertising campaigns comply with law and regulation.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
The programme could easily be read as an element of the anti-war campaign of that time.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
He intends to secure reforms and then campaign for Britain to stay in the EU but admitted not all his colleagues felt the same way.
The Sun (2016)
In other languages
campaign
British English: campaign /kæmˈpeɪn/ NOUN
A campaign is a planned set of activities that people carry out over a period of time in order to achieve something such as social or political change.
During his election campaign he promised to put the economy back on its feet.
American English: campaign
Arabic: حَمْلَة
Brazilian Portuguese: campanha
Chinese: 宣传活动
Croatian: kampanja
Czech: kampaň
Danish: kampagne
Dutch: campagne
European Spanish: campaña
Finnish: kampanja
French: campagne politique
German: Kampagne
Greek: εκστρατεία
Italian: campagna
Japanese: 運動 行動
Korean: 캠페인
Norwegian: kampanje
Polish: kampania
European Portuguese: campanha
Romanian: campanie
Russian: кампания
Latin American Spanish: campaña
Swedish: kampanj
Thai: การรณรงค์
Turkish: kampanya
Ukrainian: кампанія
Vietnamese: chiến dịch
All related terms of 'campaign'
ad campaign
a series of advertisements , often with additional events and activities, designed to promote a particular product or brand
campaign fund
money for a campaign , as of a political candidate , usually acquired through contributions by supporters
hate campaign
A hate campaign is a series of actions which are intended to harm or upset someone, or to make other people have a low opinion of them.
campaign button
a disk-shaped pin worn by a supporter of a political candidate , usually bearing the name of the candidate and often a slogan or the candidate's picture
campaign chest
money collected and set aside for use in a campaign , esp. a political one; a campaign fund
campaign medal
A medal is a small metal disc which is given as an award for bravery or as a prize in a sporting event.
campaign speech
A speech is a formal talk which someone gives to an audience .
campaign trail
the series of appearances that a politician makes at different locations as part of a political campaign , esp before an election
campaign worker
a person who carries out duties for a political candidate or party, esp before an election
dirty campaign
A campaign is a planned set of activities that people carry out over a period of time in order to achieve something such as social or political change.
entire campaign
A campaign is a planned set of activities that people carry out over a period of time in order to achieve something such as social or political change.
league campaign
A campaign is a planned set of activities that people carry out over a period of time in order to achieve something such as social or political change.
online campaign
A campaign is a planned set of activities that people carry out over a period of time in order to achieve something such as social or political change.
peace campaign
a campaign for peace or an end to conflict
sales campaign
a strategy designed to promote sales of a good, product, or service, as by advertising , etc
smear campaign
a deliberate attack on somebody, by spreading an untrue and unpleasant rumour about them, or by making an accusation intended to damage their reputation
bombing campaign
a concerted , intensive and prolonged bombing of a target
campaign furniture
furniture, as chests or desks , having metal hinges on the corners and handles on the sides
cleanup campaign
an organized programme to clean up a place, typically organized at a local or regional level
concerted campaign
A campaign is a planned set of activities that people carry out over a period of time in order to achieve something such as social or political change.
election campaign
a time when a politician or party try to persuade people to vote for them
literacy campaign
a campaign designed to reduce illiteracy and promote literacy in a country, area, etc
lobbying campaign
A campaign is a planned set of activities that people carry out over a period of time in order to achieve something such as social or political change.
marketing campaign
a series of coordinated activities designed to help market a product
military campaign
In a war, a campaign is a series of planned movements carried out by armed forces.
political campaign
A campaign is a planned set of activities that people carry out over a period of time in order to achieve something such as social or political change.
primary campaign
A campaign is a planned set of activities that people carry out over a period of time in order to achieve something such as social or political change.
promotion campaign
a campaign designed to encourage the sale of (a product) by advertising or securing financial support
publicity campaign
an effort to convey information to the public
run a campaign
A campaign is a planned set of activities that people carry out over a period of time in order to achieve something such as social or political change.
advertising campaign
An advertising campaign is a planned series of advertisements .
conduct a campaign
A campaign is a planned set of activities that people carry out over a period of time in order to achieve something such as social or political change.
disastrous campaign
A campaign is a planned set of activities that people carry out over a period of time in order to achieve something such as social or political change.
fundraising campaign
A campaign is a planned set of activities that people carry out over a period of time in order to achieve something such as social or political change.
join a campaign
A campaign is a planned set of activities that people carry out over a period of time in order to achieve something such as social or political change.
nationwide campaign
A campaign is a planned set of activities that people carry out over a period of time in order to achieve something such as social or political change.
promotional campaign
A campaign is a planned set of activities that people carry out over a period of time in order to achieve something such as social or political change.
support a campaign
A campaign is a planned set of activities that people carry out over a period of time in order to achieve something such as social or political change.
whispering campaign
the organized diffusion by word of mouth of defamatory rumours designed to discredit a person, group, etc
high-profile campaign
A campaign is a planned set of activities that people carry out over a period of time in order to achieve something such as social or political change.
organise a campaign
A campaign is a planned set of activities that people carry out over a period of time in order to achieve something such as social or political change.
slum clearance campaign
a campaign to rehouse those people who live in a slum area, and to prepare the area for demolition and rebuilding
general election campaign
A campaign is a planned set of activities that people carry out over a period of time in order to achieve something such as social or political change.
service medal
a medal awarded for performance of specified service, usually in time of war or national emergency
Chinese translation of 'campaign'
campaign
(kæmˈpeɪn)
n(c)
(for change) 运(運)动(動) (yùndòng) (场(場), chǎng)
(Mil) 战(戰)役 (zhànyì)
vi
[pressure group]发(發)起运(運)动(動) (fāqǐ yùndòng)
to campaign for/against sth为(為)某事/为反对(對)某事参(參)加运(運)动(動) (wèi mǒushì/wèi fǎnduì mǒushì cānjiā yùndòng)
1 (noun)
Definition
a series of coordinated activities designed to achieve a goal
A new campaign has begun to encourage more people to become blood donors.
Synonyms
drive
the drive towards democracy
appeal
movement
He contributed to the Movement for the Ordination of Women.
push (informal)
All that was needed was one final push, and the enemy would be vanquished once and for all.
offensive
The armed forces have launched an offensive to recapture lost ground.
crusade
a crusade against racism
2 (noun)
Definition
a number of operations aimed at achieving a single objective
The General's campaign against the militia has so far failed.
Synonyms
operation
a full-scale military operation
drive
attack
a campaign of air attacks on strategic targets
movement
I could watch your every movement.
push
offensive
expedition
crusade
jihad
1 (verb)
Definition
to take part in a campaign
We are campaigning for law reform.
Synonyms
crusade
a newspaper that has crusaded against drug traffickers
press
Police might now press for changes in the law.
push
Her parents kept her in school and pushed her to study.
encourage
Their task is to encourage private investment in Russia.
urge
They urged parliament to approve plans for their reform programme.
boost
companies seeking to boost their product ranges
petition
She is petitioning to regain ownership of the business.
back
He is backed by the civic movement.
2 (verb)
The parties can campaign for votes as long as they do so peacefully.