lobby
[ˈlɑːbi]
1
lobby
noun
- a large open area inside and near the entrance of a public building (such as a hotel or theater)
- an organized group of people who work together to influence government decisions that relate to a particular industry, issue, etc.
2
lobby
verb
- to try to influence government officials to make decisions for or against something —often followed by to + verb
- to try to get something you want by talking to the people who make decisions
