The term 'lobby' is used to describe a variety of different spaces. A CORRIDOR is an enclosed PASSAGEWAY, usually connecting two rooms or buildings. A PASSAGEWAY is a long, narrow path or route that connects two places. A VESTIBULE is a small area or room that serves as an entrance to a larger space. URGE is to strongly encourage or persuade someone to do something. A PORCH is a covered area at the entrance of a building. A HALL is a large room or passage in a building. A FOYER is an entrance HALL or lobby in a house or apartment. A rotunda is a round room or HALL, often with a dome-shaped roof. To SOLICIT is to make a request for something, usually money. Special interest is a group of people who share a common goal or purpose. All of these terms can be used to describe a lobby, which is an area or room used for gathering or waiting.