whistlestop

• Reisen oder Wahlkampf machen mit kurzen Aufenthalten in kleinen Orten; oft im Zusammenhang mit politischer Agitation.

A verb meaning to travel or campaign by making brief stops in small towns, often associated with political campaigning.

1. Campaign tourC1informalamerican

   To travel across a region or country, making brief appearances in many towns to gain political support, especially during an election campaign.

   Wahlkampftour

   • The candidate plans to whistlestop through the Midwest next week.
   • She whistlestopped across the state, giving short speeches at train stations.
   • They are whistlestopping to connect with voters in rural areas.

   Synonymecampaignelectioneerstumptour