collusive
Произношение: [kəˈluːsɪv]
Слово
Контекст: «relationship»
(adjective) when two or more parties secretly work together to cheat or gain an unfair advantage. It's like when friends agree to do something sneaky without telling anyone else.
Пример
The companies were found to be collusive, sharing secret plans to control prices in the market.
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The meeting was open and honest, without any collusive behavior among the participants.
Пример
What are the signs that two businesses might be engaged in collusive activities?
Контекст: «competition»
(adjective) describing a kind of behavior where people work together in a secret way to avoid competition. Imagine if two classmates agreed to help each other during a game so only they would win.
Пример
The investigation revealed collusive practices among the competitors, leading to fewer choices for consumers.
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The competitors were not collusive; they were all trying their best to win on their own.
Пример
Can collusive behavior change the outcome of a competition?
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