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- [lob-ee]
- /ˈlɒb i/
- /ˈlɒb.i/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lob-ee]
- /ˈlɒb i/
Definitions of lobby word
- noun plural lobby an entrance hall, corridor, or vestibule, as in a public building, often serving as an anteroom; foyer. 1
- noun plural lobby a large public room or hall adjacent to a legislative chamber. 1
- noun plural lobby a group of persons who work or conduct a campaign to influence members of a legislature to vote according to the group's special interest. 1
- verb without object lobby to solicit or try to influence the votes of members of a legislative body. 1
- verb with object lobby to try to influence the actions of (public officials, especially legislators). 1
- verb with object lobby to urge or procure the passage of (a bill), by lobbying. 1
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Origin of lobby
First appearance:
before 1545 One of the 30% oldest English words
1545-55; < Medieval Latin lobia, laubia covered way < Old High German *laubia (later lauba) arbor, derivative of laub leaf
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Parts of speech for Lobby
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lobby popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for lobby
verb lobby
- urge — to push or force along; impel with force or vigor: to urge the cause along.
- request — the act of asking for something to be given or done, especially as a favor or courtesy; solicitation or petition: At his request, they left.
- push — to press upon or against (a thing) with force in order to move it away.
- persuade — to prevail on (a person) to do something, as by advising or urging: We could not persuade him to wait.
- solicit — to seek for (something) by entreaty, earnest or respectful request, formal application, etc.: He solicited aid from the minister.
noun lobby
- foyer — the lobby of a theater, hotel, or apartment house.
- vestibule — a passage, hall, or antechamber between the outer door and the interior parts of a house or building.
- atrium — An atrium is a part of a building such as a hotel or shopping centre, which extends up through several floors of the building and often has a glass roof.
- entrance — An opening, such as a door, passage, or gate, that allows access to a place.
- hall — Asaph [ey-suh f] /ˈeɪ səf/ (Show IPA), 1829–1907, U.S. astronomer: discovered the satellites of Mars.
Antonyms for lobby
verb lobby
- dissuade — to deter by advice or persuasion; persuade not to do something (often followed by from): She dissuaded him from leaving home.
- repress — to keep under control, check, or suppress (desires, feelings, actions, tears, etc.).
- suppress — to put an end to the activities of (a person, body of persons, etc.): to suppress the Communist and certain left-leaning parties.
- hinder — to cause delay, interruption, or difficulty in; hamper; impede: The storm hindered our progress.
- prevent — to keep from occurring; avert; hinder: He intervened to prevent bloodshed.
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