Military Campaign Terminology

adjective lacking or without advantage or benefit; useless

• Despite their best efforts, the search for a solution proved to be bootless.
• Trying to fix that old computer is bootless, it's beyond repair.
• Don't bother arguing with him, it's bootless.
• His attempts to win her back were bootless, as she had already moved on.

noun a journey or voyage undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose, especially that of exploration, scientific research, or war

• The scientific expedition set out to explore the uncharted territory.
• We're going on an expedition to find the best hiking trails in the area.
• Let's go on a wild expedition and see where the night takes us!
• Embarking on a new business venture can feel like a risky expedition into the unknown.

noun a military or naval action, campaign, or mission

• The hospital successfully completed the delicate surgical operation.
• The doctors did a great job with the operation.
• The surgery went smoothly, no hiccups during the operation.
• The business merger was a complex operation that required careful planning.