Understanding the meaning of lobby

lobby

/'lɑbi/

verb
detain in conversation by or as if by holding on to the outer garments of; as for political or economic favors
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Similar:

buttonhole

type of:
tap beg solicit
noun
an interest group that tries to influence legislators or bureaucrats to act in their favor, typically through lobbying
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Similar:

advocacy group lobby group pressure group special-interest group special interest special interest group third house

type of:
political unit interest interest group political entity
noun
a large entrance or reception room or area
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antechamber anteroom entrance hall foyer hall vestibule

type of:
room

part of:
building edifice
noun
the people who support some common cause or business or principle or sectional interest
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type of:
people

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