1 C1 formal
To assemble or build up a lobbying group or effort, typically to influence legislation or policy.
"The tech firms lobbied up quickly when they heard the new data law was being drafted."
separable
lobby up
C1 formal separable transitive
To assemble or mobilise a group for the purpose of applying political pressure.
In plain English
To get people together and ready to put pressure on politicians or decision-makers.
What does "lobby up" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To build a lobbying effort upward — 'up' implies assembly, intensification, or preparation.
Actually means
To get people together and ready to put pressure on politicians or decision-makers.
Usage tip
Relatively rare and informal within political and journalistic discourse. More common in American political contexts. Can also mean to increase lobbying efforts or funding.
Words that pair with "lobby up"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
coalition supporters donors industry forces effort
How to conjugate "lobby up"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
lobby up
I/you/we/they
3rd person
lobbies up
he/she/it
Past simple
lobbied up
yesterday
Past participle
lobbied up
have + pp
-ing form
lobbying up
continuous
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