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lobby

[ˈlɑːbi]
noun/verbpl: lobbies
saguão; grupo de pressão
1. A hall or entrance area in a building, especially a hotel, theater, or apartment building
We met in the hotel lobby before heading to dinner.
Nos encontramos no saguão do hotel antes de ir jantar.
2. A group of people seeking to influence politicians on an issue
The environmental lobby pushed for stricter regulations.
O grupo de pressão ambiental pressionou por regulamentações mais rigorosas.
3. To seek to influence a politician or official on an issue
Various organizations lobby Congress for tax breaks.
Várias organizações pressionam o Congresso por incentivos fiscais.
Synonyms
foyerentrance hallvestibulepressure groupadvocate

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
saguão; grupo de pressão; fazer lobby
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
saguão; lobby
Often uses English term 'lobby' for political influence
Rio de Janeiro
saguão; lobby
Similar to São Paulo usage
Portugal
hall de entrada; grupo de pressão; fazer pressão
More likely to use 'grupo de pressão' or 'fazer pressão' instead of 'lobby'

Related Idioms & Phrases

lobby for something - to campaign for something
lobbying effort - a coordinated campaign to influence policy
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