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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