Meaning of the word "on the stump" in English

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on the stump

US /ɑn ðə stʌmp/
UK /ɑn ðə stʌmp/
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Idiom

1.

campaigning for political office, typically by making speeches to the public

Example:
The candidate spent weeks on the stump, visiting small towns and meeting voters.
He's a natural speaker when he's on the stump.
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