<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>an entrance hall, corridor, or vestibule, as in a public building, often serving as an anteroom; foyer.</li><li>a large public room or hall adjacent to a legislative chamber.</li><li>a group of persons who work or conduct a campaign to influence members of a legislature to vote according to the group's special interest.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>to solicit or try to influence the votes of members of a legislative body.</li><li>to try to influence the actions of (public officials, especially legislators).</li><li>to urge or procure the passage of (a bill), by lobbying.</li></ul>