Definition of lobby - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
architectureentrance area in a building
- The hotel lobby was beautifully decorated.
2.
politicsgroup trying to influence decisions
- The environmental lobby is pushing for new regulations.
3.
video gamesvirtual area for players in games
- We met in the game lobby before starting the match.
Verb
politicstry to influence officials about laws or policies
- They lobby the government to change the law.
Images of lobby
entrance area in a building
Expressions with lobby
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group advocating for gun rights
The gun lobby argued against stricter firearm regulations..
group trying to influence political decisions
The lobby group met with senators to discuss climate change.
Origin of lobby
Medieval Latin, lobia (covered walk)
Terms with lobby included in their meaning
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front entry
entrance area or lobby in a building
politics
political lobby for special interest
lobby group
powerful lobby advocating gun rights in the US
Examples of lobby in a sentence
The lobby was bustling with people checking in. The lobby met with the senator to discuss policy. A powerful lobby influenced the election outcome. The lobby was full of players waiting for the next round. In the lobby, gamers exchanged strategies and tips. Activists lobby for stricter environmental regulations.
They plan to lobby city officials next week.
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- French:hall, faire pression, ...
- German:Lobby, lobbyieren, ...
- Italian:hall, fare pressione, ...
- Spanish:vestíbulo, presionar, ...
- Portuguese:átrio, fazer pressão, ...
- Chinese:大堂, 游说, ...
- Japanese:ロビー, 働きかける, ...
- Arabic:رُدْهَة, ضغط على, ...
- Hebrew:לוֹבִּי, לְשַׁדֵּל, ...
- Russian:лобби, лоббировать, ...
- Ukrainian:лобі, лобіювати, ...
- Hindi:प्रवेश कक्ष, दबाव डालना, ...
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