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lobby

Definition

  • noun: a large open area inside and near the entrance of a public building (such as a hotel or theater)
  • noun: a corridor or hall connected with a larger room or series of rooms and used as a passageway or waiting room
  • verb: to try to influence government officials to make decisions for or against something
  • verb: to conduct activities aimed at influencing public officials and especially members of a legislative body on legislation
  • often followed by 'to + verb'
  • synonyms: hall, foyer, hallway

Examples

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

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

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

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) So go up to the office. Up to her office? Go to the building. She goes out to lunch, doesn't she? - I guess. - So you stand in the lobby... ...by the elevator and wait for her to come down for lunch. You mean stake out the lobby? Morty, that's ridiculous. Just ask Elaine for the number. (..)
    1990 TvShow: Seinfeld Title: The Stakeout Season: 1 Episode 2