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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

  • (..) not you. We'll goddamn well see about that. All right, take it easy. How do we get Beale out of here? l understand there are reporters and camera crews in the lobby. We've got a limo at the freight exit. Howard, you'll spend the night at my place. There'll be press around yours. have Lester (..)
    1976 Network
  • (..) - Turn the sound off! He's going on live! - Key two. - We're in trouble down here. Go to standby! Lou, can't we clear out the lobby? There must be people there. - How am l gonna clear 'em out? - Every TV station and wire service! l could barely get in. - Arthur, anything? (..)
    1976 Network