campaign

a race between candidates for elective office

“I managed his campaign for governor”

“he is raising money for a Senate run”

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”

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

an overland journey by hunters (especially in Africa)

run, stand, or compete for an office or a position

“Who's running for treasurer this year?”

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”

go on a campaign; go off to war