CEFR C2

barnstorm

verb

Meaning

Travel extensively through rural areas to give speeches, perform, or campaign.

Examples

The theatre troupe barnstormed across the Midwest, performing in every small town they passed.
She barnstormed through the state for three months, visiting dozens of counties to win over undecided voters.

Synonyms: tour, campaign, circulate, stump

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barnstorm (C2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈbɑːrn.stɔːrm/

Definition

Travel extensively through rural areas to give speeches, perform, or campaign.

Examples

The theatre troupe barnstormed across the Midwest, performing in every small town they passed.
She barnstormed through the state for three months, visiting dozens of counties to win over undecided voters.
The jazz band barnstormed the region, playing nightly shows in makeshift venues and community halls.

How to Use barnstorm

barnstorm through (prepositional phrase): Travel actively across a specific region. — "He spent the summer barnstorming through the southern states."
barnstorm [area] (collocation): Directly visit and campaign in a specific area. — "She will barnstorm the entire county this weekend."

Synonyms of barnstorm

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