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Plural for a room providing a space out of which one or more other rooms or corridors lead
“The lobby at the new entrance hosts social events and displays technological products.”
Plural for an organized group seeking to influence legislators on a particular issue
“Under pressure from the agrochemical lobby, the British government has dropped plans to tax agricultural pesticide use.”
Plural for a movement or campaign seeking to influence legislators on a particular issue
“Even before the end of the war, a lobby to promote federal support of biomedical research was in the making.”
Plural for a private or intimate group of close friends or associates
Plural for a large open area inside or in front of a public building
Plural for a public meeting or march protesting against something or expressing views on a political issue
Plural for a person or group with a stake or share in something
Plural for the reception (desk) of a hotel, typically including staff working behind the desk
To (attempt to) influence, persuade or pressure someone, typically politically
“The coalition urged demonstrators to lobby their senators and representatives to stop the war and the attack on civil liberties.”
To campaign or advocate on an issue or for change, typically politically
“Sometimes businesses lobby for more information disclosure. This occurs when producers of higher-quality products use government regulation to force competitors to disclose unfavorable facts.”
To involve oneself in a (public) protest or demonstration
To implore or make a request for
To promote understanding of a topic through publicizing or advocating
To work in an organized and active way towards a particular goal
To shrewdly plot, scheme, and finagle in negotiations
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