verb run, stand, or compete for an office or a position.
— synonyms: run
verb exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person.
— synonyms: crusade, fight, press, push, agitate
verb go on a campaign.
— synonyms: take_the_field
noun a race between candidates for elective office.
— synonyms: political_campaign, run
noun a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end.
— synonyms: cause, crusade, drive, movement, effort
noun several related operations aimed at achieving a particular goal (usually within geographical and temporal constraints).
— synonyms: military_campaign
noun an overland journey by hunters (especially in Africa).
— synonyms: hunting_expedition, safari
Examples
“The company is targeting children in their latest advertising campaign.”