lobby

[ˈlɑːbi]

lobby Definition

• 1. a room near the entrance of a public building, typically one with a desk, where visitors are greeted.
• 2. a group of people seeking to influence politicians or public officials on a particular issue.
• 3. an open area in a hotel, ship, or club, typically one with a bar.

Using lobby: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "lobby" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I'll meet you in the lobby of the hotel.

• Example

  The environmental lobby is pushing for stricter regulations.

• Example

  Let's grab a drink at the lobby bar before dinner.

lobby Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for lobby

• foyer
• vestibule
• antechamber
• entrance hall
• reception area

Antonyms for lobby

• private room
• backroom

Idioms Using lobby

• hit the lobby

  to leave quickly, especially from a hotel or other public place

  Example

  We have to hit the lobby in five minutes if we want to catch the train.

• lobby for

  to try to influence politicians or public officials on a particular issue

  Example

  The teachers' union is lobbying for higher salaries and better working conditions.

• lobby against

  to try to prevent or oppose something by influencing politicians or public officials

  Example

  The gun control group is lobbying against the proposed law that would allow people to carry concealed weapons.

Phrases with lobby

• lobby group

  a group of people who try to influence politicians or public officials on a particular issue

  Example

  The tobacco lobby group spent millions of dollars to defeat the anti-smoking bill.

• lobbyist

  a person who tries to influence politicians or public officials on behalf of a particular organization or group

  Example

  The oil company hired a lobbyist to promote their interests in Washington.

• lobbying

  the act of trying to influence politicians or public officials on a particular issue

  Example

  The environmental group is lobbying for stronger laws to protect endangered species.

Origins of lobby

from medieval Latin 'lobium', meaning 'a covered walk in a monastery'

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Summary: lobby in Brief

The term 'lobby' [ˈlɑːbi] refers to a room near the entrance of a public building, often with a desk, where visitors are greeted. It also denotes a group of people seeking to influence politicians or public officials on a particular issue, as well as an open area in a hotel, ship, or club, typically one with a bar. Phrases like 'lobby group' and 'lobbyist' describe those who engage in political influence, while idioms like 'hit the lobby' and 'lobby for' convey leaving quickly and trying to influence politicians, respectively.