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lobby

/lɒbi/ /lɑbi/

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noun

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

Examples :

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

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noun

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. "

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noun

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."

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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. "

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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. "

nautical part area building toeic

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noun

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. "

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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. "

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verb

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."

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noun

Scouse (from lobscouse)

Examples :

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

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