In league Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈɫiɡ

in LEEG

UK

ˈɪn/ /lˈiːɡ

in-LEEG

Definition

To be connected or working together with someone, often secretly, for a shared goal or plan. Usually suggests some hidden or dishonest purpose.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly informal and often used for secret, dishonest, or suspicious cooperation ("in league with the enemy"). Rarely positive in connotation. Common in stories, news, and conversation to suggest secret groups or betrayal. Do not confuse with 'in the league of' (meaning 'at the level of').

• Spanish: aliado - en alianza - en complicidad
• Portuguese (BR): em conluio - aliado - em parceria
• Portuguese (PT): em conluio - aliado - em parceria
• Chinese (Simplified): 勾结 - 联盟
• Chinese (Traditional): 勾結 - 聯盟
• Hindi: सांठगांठ में - साझेदारी में
• Arabic: متواطئ - متحالف
• Bengali: যোগসাজশে - চক্রান্তে একসঙ্গে
• Russian: в сговоре - заодно
• Japanese: 共謀して - 一味になって
• Vietnamese: cấu kết - thông đồng
• Korean: 공모하여 - 한패가 되어
• Turkish: iş birliği içinde - gizli ortaklıkta
• Urdu: ملی بھگت میں - ساز باز میں
• Indonesian: bersekongkol - bekerja sama secara rahasia

Example Sentences

The thieves were in league with the guard.

basic

I think she is in league with our competitors.

basic

Are you in league with him or not?

basic

They must be in league; no one else could pull this off together.

natural

Turns out he was in league with her the whole time.

natural

People suspect the mayor is in league with the developers.

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