lobby

²lobby

verb

lob·biedlob·by·ing

Definition of LOBBY

intransitive verb

: to conduct activities aimed at influencing public officials and especially members of a legislative body on legislation

transitive verb

1

: to promote (as a project) or secure the passage of (as legislation) by influencing public officials

2

: to attempt to influence or sway (as a public official) toward a desired action

— lob·by·er noun

— lob·by·ism \-ˌi-zəm\ noun

— lob·by·ist \-ist\ noun

Examples of LOBBY

1. an organization that has been lobbying for reform of the tax laws
2. The health-care industry has lobbied against the proposal.
3. an organization that has been lobbying Congress for reform of the tax laws
4. a player who has lobbied hard to be included in the team's starting lineup
5. I lobbied our company for a new computer.

First Known Use of LOBBY

1837

Rhymes with LOBBY

hobby