lobby

n 1: a large entrance or reception room or area [syn: {anteroom},

{antechamber}, {entrance hall}, {hall}, {foyer}, {vestibule}]

2: a group of people who try actively to influence legislation

[syn: {pressure group}, {third house}]

v : detain in conversation by or as if by holding on to the

outer garments of; as for political or economic favors

[syn: {buttonhole}]