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Meaning of the word lobby in English

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lobby

US /ˈlɑː.bi/
UK /ˈlɑː.bi/
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Noun

1.

a group of people who try to influence legislation on behalf of a special interest

Example:
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The gun lobby is very powerful in this country.
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They formed a lobby to advocate for environmental protection.
Synonym:
pressure groupinterest groupadvocacy groupfactionbloc
2.

a hall or waiting room at the entrance to a building

Example:
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Please wait for me in the hotel lobby.
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The building has a spacious and elegant lobby.
Synonym:
foyervestibulehallreception areaantechamber

Verb

1.

to try to influence a public official or a group of people in favor of a specific cause or interest

Example:
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They plan to lobby Congress for stricter environmental laws.
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The organization actively lobbies for human rights.
Synonym:
advocatecampaignpromoteinfluencepersuade
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Related Word:
lobbying