mid 16th cent. (in the sense monastic cloister): from medieval Latin lobia, lobiumcovered walk, portico. The verb sense (originally US) derives from the practice of frequenting the lobby of a house of legislature to influence its members into supporting a cause
英英釋義行業(yè)釋義網(wǎng)絡(luò)釋義
noun
1.a large entrance or reception room or area
2.a group of people who try actively to influence legislation
vern
1.detain in conversation by or as if by holding on to the outer garments of; as for political or economic favors