lobby

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Politics Academic

n. a group of people who try to persuade the government to change a law or support a cause.

n. a group of persons who conduct activities aimed at influencing public officials and especially members of a legislative body.

“The environmental lobby is pushing for stricter laws on plastic waste.”

“The tobacco lobby has historically exerted significant influence over legislative processes through extensive campaign contributions and strategic networking.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Computing

n. a digital space where you wait for a video meeting or an online game to start.

n. a virtual area in software applications where users congregate or wait before being admitted to a session or match.

“Please wait in the digital lobby until the host starts the webinar.”

“Players often spend several minutes in the game lobby discussing strategy before the match officially commences.”

C1 · Advanced Politics Formal

v. to try to persuade a politician or the government to do something.

v. to conduct activities aimed at influencing public officials or the outcome of a specific vote.

“Local residents are lobbying the council for a new park in the neighborhood.”

“Several non-profit organizations have begun to lobby Parliament for more comprehensive mental health funding in the upcoming budget.”