syndicate

[ˈsɪndɪkət]

syndicate Definition

• 1. a group of individuals or organizations combined to promote a common interest
• 2. a group of people who combine to carry out a particular task
• 3. a group of people or companies who join together in order to share the cost of a particular business operation and to share any profits that it makes

Using syndicate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "syndicate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The syndicate was formed to lobby for better working conditions.

• Example

  A syndicate of banks provided the financing for the project.

• Example

  The newspaper is owned by a syndicate of media companies.

syndicate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for syndicate

• association
• cartel
• combine
• pool
• consortium

Antonyms for syndicate

• disperse
• separate

Idioms Using syndicate

• in league with someone/something

  working together with someone or something, often for a dishonest or illegal purpose

  Example

  The company was accused of being in league with the syndicate to avoid paying taxes.

• have a finger in the pie

  to be involved in something, especially in a way that gives you some control or influence over it

  Example

  He denied having a finger in the pie of the syndicate's illegal activities.

• call the shots

  to be in charge and make the important decisions

  Example

  The leader of the syndicate calls the shots and everyone else follows.

Phrases with syndicate

• crime syndicate

  a group of criminals who band together for mutual protection and profit

  Example

  The police have been trying to dismantle the crime syndicate for years.

• press syndicate

  an organization of journalists or newspapers that distributes news stories, features, and photographs to its members

  Example

  The press syndicate issued a statement condemning the government's actions.

• lottery syndicate

  a group of people who pool their money to buy lottery tickets, with any winnings shared among the members

  Example

  She joined a lottery syndicate with her coworkers and won $10,000.

Origins of syndicate

from French 'syndicat', from 'syndic' meaning 'agent'

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Summary: syndicate in Brief

A 'syndicate' [ˈsɪndɪkət] is a group of individuals or organizations that come together to promote a common interest or carry out a particular task. It can also refer to a group of people or companies that join together to share the cost of a business operation and any profits it makes. Examples include a crime syndicate, press syndicate, and lottery syndicate. Idioms include 'in league with someone/something,' 'have a finger in the pie,' and 'call the shots.'