campaigning Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the campaign of a candidate to be elected
    electioneering; candidacy; candidature; political campaign.
  2. verb run, stand, or compete for an office or a position
    run; campaign.
    • Who's running for treasurer this year?
  3. verb 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
    campaign; agitate; fight; push; crusade; press.
    • The liberal party pushed for reforms
    • She is crusading for women's rights
    • The Dean is pushing for his favorite candidate
  4. verb go on a campaign; go off to war
    take the field; campaign.

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