C1verbpoliticsbusiness
US/ˈlɑː.bi/
UK/ˈlɒb.i/
to try to persuade politicians or officials to support a law or decision that helps your group
In context
Tobacco companies spent millions lobbying against the new health warnings.
Parents lobbied the city council for a safer crossing outside the school.
Environmental groups are lobbying hard to protect the remaining forests.
Words that go with lobby
verb + preposition
- lobby forNurses are lobbying for better pay and shorter shifts.
- lobby againstAirlines lobbied against the new tax on flights.
verb + noun
- lobby the governmentFarmers plan to lobby the government for cheaper fertilizer.
verb + adverb
- lobby hardThe industry lobbied hard to weaken the law.
- lobby successfullyResidents lobbied successfully to keep the hospital open.