Lobby for Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫɑbi/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
LAH-bee for, LAH-bee fer, LAH-bee fur
lˈɒbi/ /fˈɔː
LOB-ee faw
Definition
To try to influence people or lawmakers to support a particular cause, policy, or idea, usually in politics or business.
Usage & Nuances
Usually formal or business context; 'lobby for' is often followed by a specific cause ('lobby for better wages'), especially in politics. Not physical; it's about influencing decisions through advocacy, meetings, or campaigns, not bribery.
Spanish: hacer lobby por - presionar porPortuguese (BR): fazer lobby por - pressionar porPortuguese (PT): fazer lobby por - pressionar porChinese (Simplified): 游说支持Chinese (Traditional): 遊說支持Hindi: के लिए पैरवी करनाArabic: يُضغط من أجلBengali: পক্ষে প্রচারণা চালানো - তদবির করাRussian: лоббировать заJapanese: 働きかける - ロビー活動をするVietnamese: vận động choKorean: 로비하다Turkish: lobi yapmak - destek için girişimde bulunmakUrdu: لابی کرنا - حمایت حاصل کرنے کی کوشش کرناIndonesian: melobi untuk
Example Sentences
Several groups lobby for stronger environmental laws.
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Citizens lobby for better public transportation.
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The teachers are lobbying for higher salaries.
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Nonprofits often lobby for changes they believe will benefit society.
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They spent months lobbying for the new sports center to get approved.
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Big companies are constantly lobbying for tax breaks.
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