Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
collude
verb
/kəˈluːd/
Definition
To work together secretly or illegally in order to achieve a fraudulent or deceitful purpose.
Examples
- Businesses should not collude to fix prices as it violates competition laws.
- The two companies were found to collude in their bids for the project.
- It’s illegal for agents to collude in bidding for government contracts.
Meaning
Colluding involves cooperation between two or more parties in a way that is often dishonest or unethical.
Synonyms
- Conspire
- Plot
- Collaborate
- Cooperate
- Connive
