Lobby (food)
WordNet
noun
(1) A large entrance or reception room or area
(2) A group of people who try actively to influence legislation
(3) The people who support some common cause or business or principle or sectional interest
verb
(4) Detain in conversation by or as if by holding on to the outer garments of; as for political or economic favors
WiktionaryText
Etymology 1
From } < , , < or .
Noun
- An entryway or waiting area; vestibule.
- I had to wait in the lobby for hours before seeing the doctor.
- The class or group of people who try to lobby or influence public officials; collectively, lobbyists.
- The influence of the tobacco lobby has decreased considerably in the US.
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.
- The corporations don't have to lobby the government anymore. They are the government. -- Jim Hightower
Noun
- scouse (from lobscouse)
- My mam cooked us lobby for tea last night.