lobbying
gb/lˈɑbiɪŋ/ us/lˈɑbiɪŋ/
B2
Inglês
Acepções
0 acepção
Substantivo
B2
action
1
influencing political decisions
Lobbying is trying to persuade people in power, especially government officials, to make the decision you want.
Padrão de uso:
lobbying by [someone]; lobbying for/against [something]; lobbying on behalf of [someone]
Erro comum:
Lobbying is usually uncountable: say “lobbying” or “a lobbying campaign,” not “a lobbying.” It does not necessarily mean bribery.
Sinônimos
advocacy (Broader; can include public support and campaigning, not only influencing officials.)
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pressure campaign (Often sounds more forceful or critical.)
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influence campaign (Broader; may target public opinion as well as decision-makers.)
Colocações
political lobbying
|corporate lobbying
|intense lobbying
|heavy lobbying
|lobbying efforts
|lobbying campaign
|lobbying group
|lobbying firm
|lobbying rules
|lobbying ban
Temas
politics
|government
|law
|business
|public_policy
Exemplos
- The bill passed after months of lobbying by environmental groups.
- The company spent millions on lobbying in Washington.
- New rules require more transparency around lobbying and political donations.
Exemplos para estudantes
- Lobbying can change laws.
- Many groups spend money on lobbying.
Verbo
B2
action
2
trying to influence authorities
If you are lobbying for something, you are trying to persuade people in power to agree to it.
Padrão de uso:
[someone] is lobbying [someone] for/against [something]; [someone] is lobbying to [do something]
Erro comum:
Use “for” when you support something and “against” when you oppose it: “lobbying for reform,” “lobbying against the bill.” You can also lobby the person you are trying to persuade: “lobby lawmakers.”
Sinônimos
campaign (Often more public and sustained; less specifically directed at officials.)
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advocate (Emphasizes supporting a cause or idea.)
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press (Means to urge strongly, often with more pressure.)
Colocações
lobby hard
|lobby actively
|lobby Congress
|lobby the government
|lobby lawmakers
|lobby ministers
|lobby for change
|lobby against a proposal
|lobby to change the law
|lobby on behalf of clients
Temas
politics
|government
|business
|workplace
|advocacy
Exemplos
- Parents are lobbying the council for safer crossings near the school.
- The industry has been lobbying against stricter emissions limits.
- She is lobbying to get the policy changed before the vote.
Exemplos para estudantes
- Students are lobbying for longer library hours.
- Farmers are lobbying the government for help.
Substantivo
business
B2
abstract
3
political influence profession
Lobbying can mean paid work where people try to influence government decisions for clients or organizations.
Padrão de uso:
work in lobbying; go into lobbying; a career in lobbying
Erro comum:
Do not use “lobby” for the person; the person is a “lobbyist.” In “He works in lobbying,” lobbying is a field of work, not a place in a building.
Sinônimos
government relations (Common business label, often softer or more formal than lobbying.)
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public affairs (Broader; includes communications and policy work, not only lobbying.)
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advocacy (Broader and may be unpaid or nonprofit.)
Colocações
work in lobbying
|go into lobbying
|a career in lobbying
|the lobbying industry
|paid lobbying
|professional lobbying
|lobbying work
|lobbying job
|lobbying career
|the world of lobbying
Temas
politics
|government
|business
|careers
Exemplos
- After leaving politics, she built a career in lobbying.
- Several former officials now work in lobbying and government relations.
- The report examines the growth of the lobbying industry.
Exemplos para estudantes
- His new job is in lobbying.
- She wants a career in lobbying.
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lobbying
AFI
GB/lˈɑbiɪŋ/
US/lˈɑbiɪŋ/
Sílabas e tonicidade
lob - by - ing (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (lob)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: lobbying
- Plural: lobbying, lobbyings
Expressões
direct lobbying
1/dɪɹˈɛkt lˈɑbiɪŋ/
fixed phrase
technical
direct contact with officials
Lobbying by speaking or writing directly to the officials who make decisions.
Exemplos
- Direct lobbying included meetings with ministers and written comments on the bill.
- Charities must report direct lobbying separately from other campaign activity.
- The company increased its direct lobbying after the proposal reached committee.
grassroots lobbying
1/ɡɹˈæsɹˈuts lˈɑbiɪŋ/
fixed phrase
citizen-based lobbying
Lobbying that uses ordinary people, not just professional lobbyists, to persuade leaders.
Exemplos
- The organization used grassroots lobbying, asking members to call their representatives.
- Grassroots lobbying helped turn a local issue into a national debate.
- The campaign combined social media outreach with grassroots lobbying.
lobbying ban
1/lˈɑbiɪŋ bˈæn/
fixed phrase
legal
rule against lobbying
A rule that stops someone from lobbying.
Exemplos
- The former minister faced a two-year lobbying ban after leaving office.
- Several cities introduced a lobbying ban for companies bidding on public contracts.
- The ethics committee said the adviser had violated the lobbying ban.
lobbying campaign
1/lˈɑbiɪŋ kæmpˈeɪn/
fixed phrase
organized influence effort
A planned effort to persuade decision-makers about a law or policy.
Exemplos
- Environmental charities launched a lobbying campaign to protect the river.
- The measure failed despite a well-funded lobbying campaign.
- The union ran a lobbying campaign for better safety standards.
lobbying disclosure
1/lˈɑbiɪŋ dɪsklˈoʊʒɚ/
fixed phrase
legal
reporting lobbying activity
Information that shows who is lobbying, what they are lobbying about, and sometimes how much money they spend.
Exemplos
- The law requires lobbying disclosure for anyone paid to influence federal legislation.
- Journalists used lobbying disclosure records to identify the company's clients.
- The reform package includes stricter lobbying disclosure rules.
lobbying firm
1/lˈɑbiɪŋ fˈɚm/
fixed phrase
business
paid lobbying business
A company that is paid to persuade government officials for its clients.
Exemplos
- The airline hired a lobbying firm to argue against the new tax.
- He registered as a consultant for a Washington lobbying firm.
- Several lobbying firms reported record revenue last year.
lobbying group
1/lˈɑbiɪŋ ɡɹˈup/
fixed phrase
organization influencing policy
A group that tries to persuade the government about an issue.
Exemplos
- The lobbying group represents small technology companies.
- A health lobbying group is pushing for stricter rules on tobacco ads.
- The senator met representatives from several lobbying groups before the vote.