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Lobby
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lobby, entrada
the area just inside the entrance of a public building such as a hotel, etc.
What is a "lobby"?
A lobby is the entrance area or waiting space inside a building, usually near the front doors. It often serves as a transitional space between the outside and the rest of the building. Lobbies are commonly found in places like hotels, offices, and apartment buildings. They can be furnished with chairs, tables, and sometimes decorative features like plants or artwork. This area is used for receiving visitors, waiting, or accessing other rooms in the building, such as elevators or staircases.
Example
The lobby of the office building featured modern art installations and comfortable seating areas.
The spacious lobby of the theater buzzed with excitement before the show.
The hotel 's grand lobby was adorned with marble floors and chandeliers.
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lobby, grupo de pressão
an organized group of individuals or organizations that actively seek to influence public officials and policymakers on specific issues or laws
Example
Lobbies for agricultural interests argued for subsidies and trade policies that support farmers and ranchers.
The gun rights lobby mobilized its members to oppose proposed gun control legislation through grassroots campaigns and lobbying efforts.
The healthcare lobby exerted pressure on Congress to expand access to affordable healthcare for all citizens.
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lobby, grupo de pressão
the people who support some common cause or business or principle or sectional interest
to lobby
01
fazer lobbying, influenciar políticos
to make an attempt to persuade politicians to agree or disagree with a law being made or changed
Intransitive: to lobby for a cause
Transitive: to lobby politicians for a cause
Example
Citizens often lobby their representatives to support policies that align with their interests.
During election seasons, various interest groups actively lobby candidates to adopt specific positions.
Advocacy groups regularly lobby for changes in healthcare legislation to better serve the public.
Exemplo
The lobby of the office building featured modern art installations and comfortable seating areas.
The spacious lobby of the theater buzzed with excitement before the show.
The hotel's grand lobby was adorned with marble floors and chandeliers.
Guests gathered in the hotel lobby, waiting for the shuttle to the airport.
She sat in the lobby, sipping her coffee and watching people come and go.
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