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lob·by
 lobby
- pronunciation:
- la
bi
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
lobbies |
| definition 1: |
a hall or open room inside the entrance of a hotel, theater, or other large building. It is often used as a waiting room.
- synonyms:
- hall
- similar words:
- entry
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| definition 2: |
a group that tries to get legislators to vote on certain issues in a way that will favor its special wants or needs.
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| related words: |
lounge |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
lobbied, lobbies, lobbying |
| definition: |
to try to get legislators to vote in a certain way.
They went to Washington and lobbied for new laws to protect the environment. |
| derivation: |
lobbyer (n.) |
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