an entrance hall, corridor, or vestibule, as in a public building, often serving as an anteroom; foyer.

a large public room or hall adjacent to a legislative chamber.

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.

to solicit or try to influence the votes of members of a legislative body.

to try to influence the actions of (public officials, esp. legislators).

to urge or procure the passage of (a bill), by lobbying.

noun

antechamber , corridor , doorway , foyer , gateway , hall , hallway , passage , passageway , porch , vestibule , waiting room

verb

advance , affect , alter , bill , billboard , boost , bring pressure to bear , build up , campaign for , change , drum , exert influence , further , hard sell , high pressure , hype * , induce , influence , make a pitch for , modify , persuade , pitch , plug , politick , press , pressure , procure , promote , pull strings , push , put pressure on , request , sell , sell on , soft-sell , soft-soap , solicit , solicit votes , splash , spot , sway , sweet-talk , thump , urge , anteroom , doorway , entrance , entrance hall , foyer , hall , room , vestibule