n.
Function: verb
Inflected Form: lob · bied ; lob · by · ing
Date: 1837
intransitive verb : to conduct activities aimed at influencing public officials and especially members of a legislative body on legislation
transitive verb
1 : to promote (as a project) or secure the passage of (as legislation) by influencing public officials
2 : to attempt to influence or sway (as a public official) toward a desired action
– lob · by · er noun
– lob · by · ism \ - ˌ i-z ə m \ noun
– lob · by · ist \ -ist \ noun