lobby

[lob-ee] / ˈlɒb i /

NOUN

entrance hall

Synonyms

STRONGEST

corridor doorway foyer hall hallway porch vestibule waiting room

STRONG

antechamber gateway passage passageway

VERB

press for political action

Synonyms

STRONGEST

campaign for persuade politick press promote push request solicit sway urge

STRONG

advance affect alter bill billboard boost change drum further hype induce influence modify pitch plug pressure procure sell soft-soap splash spot sweet-talk thump

WEAK

bring pressure to bear build up exert influence hard sell high-pressure make a pitch for pull strings put pressure on sell on soft-sell solicit votes

Antonyms

STRONGEST

discourage dissuade leave alone pull repress suppress

STRONG

continue decrease halt hinder keep prevent remain stop

Example Sentences

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Fans, many dressed up as characters or demogorgons, took pictures in the Stranger Things – themed lobby.

From BBC

A survey commissioned by one lobby group in favour of such a move suggests 69% of Christians support a change in the law.

From BBC

With Poland dead set against it, that means either France or Italy, both home to rowdy agricultural lobbies, would have to sign on.

From Barron's

A ban on non-stick saucepans was removed from the draft law after intense lobbying from the owners of French manufacturer Tefal.

From Barron's