B2nounpoliticssociety
US/kæmˈpeɪn/
UK/kæmˈpeɪn/
a planned series of activities to achieve a goal, such as winning an election or changing a law
In context
The students started a campaign to reduce plastic bags at the local market.
During the election campaign, both candidates visited dozens of factories.
A national campaign against drink driving has saved many lives.
Words that go with campaign
verb + noun
- launch a campaignThe city plans to launch a campaign to encourage cycling.
- run a campaignIt costs a lot of money to run a campaign for the presidency.
noun + noun
- election campaignSocial media played a huge role in the election campaign.
- advertising campaignThe advertising campaign was criticized for using fake reviews.
noun + preposition
- campaign againstShe led a campaign against child labor in the 1990s.
- campaign forParents have started a campaign for safer school crossings.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
They made a campaign to protect the forest.Correct: They launched a campaign to protect the forest.