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lobby

/ˈlɑːbi/

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noun

plural -bies

[count] a large open area inside and near the entrance of a public building (such as a hotel or theater)

a hotel lobby

I'll meet you in the lobby after the show.

an organized group of people who work together to influence government decisions that relate to a particular industry, issue, etc.

the gun/tobacco lobby

The proposed new law is supported/opposed by the oil lobby.

verb

-bies; -bied; -bying

to try to influence government officials to make decisions for or against something [no obj]

an organization that has been lobbying for reform of the tax laws

The health-care industry has lobbied against the proposal. [+ obj]

an organization that has been lobbying Congress for reform of the tax laws - often followed by to + verb

They were lobbying Congress to reform the tax laws.

to try to get something you want by talking to the people who make decisions [no obj]

She has begun lobbying for an interview. [=trying to get an interview]

a player who has lobbied hard to be included in the team's starting lineup [+ obj]

I lobbied our company for a new computer.