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lobby

/lɒbi/ /lɑbi/

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noun

Eingangshalle, Vorraum

An entryway or reception area; vestibule; passageway; corridor.

Examples :

"I had to wait in the lobby for hours before seeing the doctor."

Ich musste stundenlang in der Eingangshalle warten, bevor ich den Arzt sehen konnte.

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noun

Lobby, Wandelhalle

That part of a hall of legislation not appropriated to the official use of the assembly.

Examples :

"The students gathered in the lobby of the school before the assembly. "

Die Schüler versammelten sich vor der Versammlung in der Lobby der Schule.

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noun

Interessengruppe, Lobby

A class or group of people who try to influence public officials; collectively, lobbyists.

Examples :

"The influence of the tobacco lobby has decreased considerably in the US."

Der Einfluss der Tabak-Lobby hat in den USA erheblich abgenommen.

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noun

Virtueller Bereich, in dem Spieler chatten und Gegner für ein Spiel finden können

A virtual area where players can chat and find opponents for a game.

Examples :

"The online game's lobby was filled with students looking for other players to join their chess matches. "

Die Lobby des Online-Spiels war voller Schüler, die nach anderen Spielern suchten, um ihren Schachpartien beizutreten.

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Vorraum, Eingangsbereich

An apartment or passageway in the fore part of an old-fashioned cabin under the quarter-deck.

Examples :

"The captain's family used the lobby to store their extra supplies before embarking on the long voyage. "

Die Familie des Kapitäns nutzte den Vorraum, um ihre zusätzlichen Vorräte zu lagern, bevor sie sich auf die lange Reise begab.

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noun

Pferch, Viehhof

A confined place for cattle, formed by hedges, trees, or other fencing, near the farmyard.

Examples :

"The farmer led the cows into the lobby, a fenced-in area near the barn. "

Der Bauer führte die Kühe in den Pferch, einen eingezäunten Bereich in der Nähe des Stalls.

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noun

Seitenlinie

A margin along either side of the playing field in the sport of kabaddi.

Examples :

"The kabaddi player ran quickly to the lobby on the left side of the field. "

Der Kabaddi-Spieler rannte schnell zur Seitenlinie auf der linken Seite des Feldes.

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verb

Beeinflussen, Lobbyarbeit betreiben

To attempt to influence (a public official or decision-maker) in favor of a specific opinion or cause.

Examples :

"For years, pro-life groups have continued to lobby hard for restrictions on abortion."

Seit Jahren betreiben Lebensrechtsgruppen weiterhin intensive Lobbyarbeit für Einschränkungen bei Abtreibungen.

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noun

Labskaus

Scouse (from lobscouse)

Examples :

"My mam cooked us lobby for tea last night."

Meine Mutter hat uns gestern Abend Labskaus zum Abendessen gekocht.

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