lobby

A hall, foyer, or waiting room at or near the entrance to a building, such as a hotel or theater.

A public room next to the assembly chamber of a legislative body.

A group of persons engaged in trying to influence legislators or other public officials in favor of a specific cause.

To try to influence the thinking of legislators or other public officials for or against a specific cause.

To try to influence public officials on behalf of or against (proposed legislation, for example).

To try to influence (an official) to take a desired action.

To frequent the lobby of a legislature or other deliberative body for the purpose of influencing the official action of members; solicit votes from members, whether in the lobby or elsewhere.

To promote or carry by solicitation of legislative favor or votes: as, to lobby a measure through Congress.

An inclosed space surrounding or communicating with one or more apartments.

Nautical, an apartment immediately before the captain’s cabin.