Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
inside job
Noun
/ˈɪn.saɪd dʒɑːb/
Definition
A crime, deception, or wrongdoing committed by someone within an organization or group, often against the interests of that organization.
Examples
- The theft of millions from the bank was clearly an inside job.
- After the investigation, they concluded that it was an inside job, as the culprits knew all the security protocols.
Meaning
An inside job typically refers to a scheme orchestrated by an individual who has access to the internal workings of an organization, making it easier for them to carry out illicit activities.
Synonyms
- Fraud
- Conspiracy
- Double-cross
- Collusion
