Colluded Meaning in English
word · lemma: collude
kəˈɫudɪd
kuh-LOO-did
kəlˈuːdɪd
kuh-LOOD-id
Definition
To secretly work together with someone, especially for dishonest or illegal purposes.
Usage & Nuances
'Colluded' is somewhat formal and nearly always used in legal, political, or official contexts. It implies secrecy and wrongdoing. Common collocation: 'colluded with'. Not used in casual conversation. Don't confuse with 'cooperate', which is neutral and legal.
Spanish: coludidoPortuguese (BR): coludidoPortuguese (PT): coludidoChinese (Simplified): 串通Chinese (Traditional): 串通Hindi: मिलीभगत कीArabic: تواطأBengali: ষড়যন্ত্র করা - গোপনে সহযোগিতা করা (খারাপ উদ্দেশ্যে)Russian: сговариваться - вступать в сговорJapanese: 共謀した - 共謀するVietnamese: cấu kết - thông đồngKorean: 공모하다Turkish: işbirliği yapmak (gizli ve yasadışı amaçla) - gizlice anlaşmakUrdu: گٹھ جوڑ کرنا - ساز باز کرناIndonesian: thông đồng - cấu kết
Example Sentences
The two companies colluded to fix prices.
basic
Officials colluded to hide the truth.
basic
The suspects colluded to create a false alibi.
basic
They colluded behind closed doors to influence the outcome of the vote.
natural
Journalists uncovered how executives colluded with suppliers for years.
natural
The committee found evidence the parties colluded to limit competition.
natural