lobbies Meaning & Definition
What Does Lobbies Mean?
Lobbies is used as a noun meaning plural of lobby. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of lobby. As a verb, it means To attempt to influence (a public official or decision-maker) in favor of a specific opinion or cause.
Lobbies Definition (Noun)
- plural of lobby
Lobbies as a Verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of lobby
Noun
- A stew resembling scouse, using corned beef or tinned stewing steak.
Noun
- An entryway or reception area; vestibule; passageway; corridor.
I had to wait in the lobby for hours before seeing the doctor.
- That part of a hall of legislation not appropriated to the official use of the assembly.
- A class or group of people who try to influence public officials; collectively, lobbyists.
The influence of the tobacco lobby has decreased considerably in the US.
- A virtual area where players can chat and find opponents for a game.
- An apartment or passageway in the fore part of an old-fashioned cabin under the quarter-deck.
- A confined place for cattle, formed by hedges, trees, or other fencing, near the farmyard.
- A margin along either side of the playing field in the sport of kabaddi.
Verb
- To attempt to influence (a public official or decision-maker) in favor of a specific opinion or cause.
For years, pro-life groups have continued to lobby hard for restrictions on abortion.
Synonyms of Lobbies
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Lobbies synonyms and antonyms →Lobbies in a Sentence
I had to wait in the lobby for hours before seeing the doctor.
The influence of the tobacco lobby has decreased considerably in the US.
For years, pro-life groups have continued to lobby hard for restrictions on abortion.
Word Forms & Grammar
lobbies
lobbies (uncountable)
Words That Rhyme With Lobbies
Origin of Lobbies
See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.