1. (

• campaign ,
• run ,

) run, stand, or compete for an office or a position; "Who's running for treasurer this year?" ;

2. (

• crusade ,
• fight ,
• press ,
• campaign ,
• push ,
• agitate ,

) 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" ;

3. (

• campaign ,
• take_the_field ,

) go on a campaign; go off to war ;