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whistlestop

/ˈwɪs.əl.stɑːp/

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verb

/ˈwɪs.əl.stɑːp/C2formalamericanpolitical
  • ruГлагол, означающий путешествовать или вести кампанию, делая краткие остановки в небольших городах, часто связанный с политической агитацией.

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.

    ruАгитационный тур

    • 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.

    Synonymscampaignelectioneerstumptour

Forms
  • whistlestopped past participle
  • whistlestopped past simple
  • whistlestopping present participle
  • whistlestops third person singular