B2nounbusinesssociety
US/ɪnˈsaɪ.dər/
UK/ɪnˈsaɪ.də/
a person who belongs to a group and knows things that outsiders do not
In context
An insider told the newspaper that the company was about to close.
As an industry insider, she knew which firms were hiring.
He was arrested for insider trading before the merger was announced.
Words that go with insider
noun + noun
- industry insiderAn industry insider shared the plans with reporters.
- insider informationUsing insider information to buy shares is illegal.
- insider tradingThe manager was fined for insider trading.
- company insiderA company insider leaked the sales figures.
adjective + noun
- political insiderShe is a political insider with many contacts in government.
noun + preposition
- according to an insiderAccording to an insider, the star will leave the show.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He is an inside of the company.Correct: He is an insider at the company.