crusade lietuviškai

Paaiškinimas anglų kalba

• 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" "contribut..."
• any of the more or less continuous military expeditions in the 11th to 13th centuries when Christian powers of Europe tried to recapture the Holy Land from the Muslims
• go on a crusade; fight a holy war
• 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"