campaign

Noun

• an overland journey by hunters (especially in Africa)

• several related operations aimed at achieving a particular goal (usually within geographical and temporal constraints)

• 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
    

• a race between candidates for elective office
  • I managed his campaign for governor
    
  • he is raising money for a Senate run
    

Verb

• go on a campaign; go off to war

• 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
    

• run, stand, or compete for an office or a position
  • Who's running for treasurer this year?
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  hunting expedition , safari , military campaign , cause , crusade , drive , movement , effort , political campaign , run , take the field , fight , press , push , agitate