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lobbying

/ˈlɒb.i.ɪŋ/

2 entries

noun

/ˈlɒb.i.ɪŋ/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее деятельность по попытке повлиять на решения государственных чиновников, законодателей или других публичных лиц, часто от имени группы особых интересов или организации.

A noun referring to the activity of attempting to influence the decisions of government officials, legislators, or other public officials, often on behalf of a special interest group or organization.

uncountable

  1. Political influenceB2formalpolitical

    The activity of trying to persuade government officials or legislators to support or oppose specific policies or laws.

    ruЛоббирование

    • The company spent millions on lobbying for tax reforms.
    • Lobbying is a common practice in Washington D.C.
    • Environmental groups engage in lobbying to promote green legislation.

    Synonymsadvocacycampaigningpersuasion

  2. Business advocacyB2formalbusiness

    Efforts by individuals or organizations to influence business regulations or decisions.

    ruЛоббирование

    • The trade association hired a firm for lobbying on trade tariffs.
    • Lobbying can help small businesses gain favorable policies.
    • Their lobbying efforts resulted in changes to the industry standards.

    Synonymsadvocacycampaigningcanvassinginfluencepersuasionsolicitation

Forms
  • lobbyings plural form
  • lobbyings' possessive plural form
  • lobbying's possessive singular form

verb

lobby/ˈlɑː.bi/B2formal
  • ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения попытки повлиять на решения государственных чиновников или других влиятельных лиц, обычно в пользу определённого дела или интереса.

A verb used to indicate the act of attempting to influence the decisions of government officials or other powerful individuals, typically in favor of a specific cause or interest.

  1. Influence decision-makersB2formalpolitical

    To try to persuade a politician, official, or organization to support or oppose a particular cause or policy.

    ruЛоббировать

    • The group lobbied the government for stricter environmental laws.
    • Corporations often lobby to reduce their tax burden.
    • They are lobbying against the proposed legislation.

    Synonymsbuttonholecampaigncanvassinfluencepersuadepresspushsoliciturge

  2. Campaign for supportB2formalpolitical

    To actively campaign or work to gain support for a specific issue or interest.

    ruЛоббировать

    • Activists are lobbying for better healthcare funding.
    • The union lobbied for higher wages and safer working conditions.
    • He spent years lobbying for the rights of indigenous people.

    Synonymsadvocatecampaigninfluencepetitionpresspushsoliciturge

Forms
  • lobbied past participle
  • lobbied past simple
  • lobbying present participle
  • lobbies third person singular