This is the 5458th most frequent Dutch word.
lobby
A reception area or the act of influencing decisions, typically in politics or business.
Here, 'lobby' refers to the entrance or reception area of a building, typically used for waiting or meeting people.
Ik wachtte op je in de lobby van het hotel.
I was waiting for you in the hotel's lobby.
In this context, 'lobby' signifies a group of people or entities working to advocate or influence decision-making, particularly in politics or business.
De organisatie heeft een sterke lobby om milieubeleid te beïnvloeden.
The organization has a strong lobby to influence environmental policies.
Here, 'lobby' is used as a verb, meaning to aim to persuade or influence that group to support a specific cause or project.