1. entrance halls or waiting areas in buildings
2. groups that try to influence politicians or government decisions

1. attempts to influence politicians or government officials

Examples

• The hotel lobbies were decorated with marble floors and crystal chandeliers.
• Visitors waited in the hospital lobbies before being allowed upstairs.
• Environmental lobbies pushed for stricter pollution controls.
• The gun lobbies spent millions on campaign contributions.
• She lobbies Congress for better healthcare funding.
• The company lobbies against new regulations.
• Business lobbies often oppose tax increases.