Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

in-league

Phrase
/ɪn liːɡ/
Definition
In-league refers to being in collaboration or alliance with someone, especially concerning secret or deceptive activities.
Examples
  • The spy was found to be in-league with the enemy organization.
  • They were in-league to manipulate the election outcomes.
  • It’s suspected that the local officials were in-league with the developers.
Meaning
The phrase suggests working together with others toward a common purpose, often with a hidden agenda.
Synonyms
  • Allied
  • Collaborative
  • Conspiring
  • Complicit