campaign · noun C /kæmˈpeɪn/Full view
campaign (ACTIVITIES)
C1 a series of organized activities or events intended to achieve a result
Dictionary example:

an advertising/election campaign

Learner example:

In order to solve problems caused by traffic congestion, perhaps the City Co[u]ncil should consider launching a publicity campaign to show people in Baden the alternative means of transport and the advantages of using them. (Certificate in Advanced English; C1; Chinese)

campaign (WAR)
C1 a series of military attacks
Dictionary example:

a bombing campaign

Learner example:

Another example is the campaign of Alexander the Great. (Certificate in Advanced English; C1; Greek)

campaign · verb I /kæmˈpeɪn/
campaign
C1 to organize a series of activities to try to achieve something
Dictionary example:

to campaign against/for something

Learner example:

Instead of campaigning against tourism, people should [look for] ways of making it better and safer. (International English Language Testing System; C1; Bengali)

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