How to Pronounce "lobbied"
word
ˈɫɑbid
LAH-beed
lˈɒbɪd
LOB-id
Definition
Tried to influence government officials or lawmakers to support a particular cause or decision.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɑbid
British English
lˈɒbɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAH-beed
UK
LOB-id
Listen in Context
They lobbied the mayor for better schools.
The company lobbied against the new law.
Farmers lobbied for more water during the drought.
Activists lobbied hard to change the city’s recycling program.