lobby

• Sustantivo que designa una sala o zona de un edificio, como un hotel u oficina, que sirve como entrada o área de espera. También puede referirse a un grupo de personas que intenta influir en decisiones políticas o a la acción de presionar a quienes toman decisiones.

A noun referring to a room or area in a building, such as a hotel or office, that serves as an entrance or waiting area.

1. Entrance hallA2formal

   A large open area inside the entrance of a building, such as a hotel, theater, or office building.

   Vestíbulo

   • We waited for her in the hotel lobby.
   • The lobby of the theater was crowded with people.
   • He sat in the lobby reading a newspaper.

   Sinónimosatriumentrance hallentrywayfoyerhallvestibule

2. Pressure groupB2formalpolitical

   A group of people who try to influence politicians or public officials on a particular issue.

   Grupo de presión

   • The environmental lobby is pushing for stricter regulations.
   • The gun lobby has significant influence in Washington.
   • The business lobby opposed the new tax law.

   Sinónimosinterest grouppressure group

• Verbo que significa intentar influir en las decisiones de funcionarios públicos u otras personas influyentes, generalmente a favor de una causa o interés particular.

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.

   Hacer lobby / Cabildeo

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

   Sinónimosbuttonholecampaigncanvassinfluencepersuadepresspushsoliciturge

2. Campaign for supportB2formalpolitical

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

   hacer lobby

   • 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.

   Sinónimosadvocatecampaigninfluencepetitionpresspushsoliciturge