lobby

• Существительное, обозначающее комнату или зону в здании, например, в отеле или офисе, которая служит входом или зоной ожидания.

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.

   Вестибюль

   • 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.

   Синонимыatriumentrance hallentrywayfoyerhallvestibule

2. Pressure groupB2formalpolitical

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

   Группа давления

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

   Синонимыinterest grouppressure group

• Глагол, 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.

   Лоббировать

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

   Синонимыbuttonholecampaigncanvassinfluencepersuadepresspushsoliciturge

2. Campaign for supportB2formalpolitical

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

   Лоббировать

   • 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.

   Синонимыadvocatecampaigninfluencepetitionpresspushsoliciturge