verb
- to work together secretly to do something illegal or dishonest
Examples
- The two companies colluded to fix prices and eliminate competition.
- Government officials were accused of colluding with criminal organizations.
- The students colluded to cheat on the final exam.
- Several bidders colluded to manipulate the auction results.
- The investigation revealed that the witnesses had colluded to give false testimony.
- Corporate executives colluded to hide financial losses from investors.