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- pronunciation:
- la
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- parts of speech:
- noun, intransitive verb, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
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noun |
| inflections: |
lobbies |
| definition 1: |
a hall or foyer inside the entrance of a hotel, theater, or other large building, often used as a waiting room.
They planned to meet in the lobby of the hotel.- synonyms:
- foyer, hall
- similar words:
- antechamber, anteroom, entry, reception room, vestibule, waiting room
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| definition 2: |
a group that tries to influence legislators to vote on certain issues in such a way as to favor its special interests.
Members of the oil and gas lobby met with government officials to present research findings in support of their position.- synonyms:
- PAC, pressure group
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| related words: |
lounge |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
lobbies, lobbying, lobbied |
| definition: |
to try to influence the way legislators vote.
- similar words:
- pull strings
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to try to influence (legislators) to vote in a particular way.
The group lobbied members of their state senate in hopes of preventing the building of the power plant.- synonyms:
- influence, press, solicit, sway, urge
- similar words:
- affect, persuade, push
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| definition 2: |
to work for or obtain the passage of (legislation) by lobbying.
Various groups lobbied the bill through Congress. |
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| derivation: |
lobbyer (n.) |
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