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insider

insider

Meaning of insider

accepted group member

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British English/ɪnˈsaɪdə/
American English/ɪnˈsaɪdɚ/
Russian transcription[ˈsvoj t͡ɕɪlɐˈvʲek]
insider
insider - свой человек
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insider with Russian translation

insider usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

После волонтёрства в комитете он стал своим человеком и знал лучшие советы.

After volunteering on the committee, he became an insider who knew the best tips.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Свой человек опубликовал на форуме краткое руководство по ресурсам курса.

An insider shared a short guide to the course resources on the forum.

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insider belongs to the topic "Friends and Acquaintances". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

insiderсвой человек
familyсемья
parentsродители
momмама
dadпапа
childребёнок
childrenдети

insider synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between insider / in-the-know person / friend / colleague / confidant / ally

🇬🇧English
insider

a person within an organization or group with privileged access or membership; emphasizes internal position and knowledge

B2Very Often

He's an insider at the company and knows all the strategy changes.

Он — свой человек в компании и знает обо всех изменениях стратегии.

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🇬🇧English
in-the-know person

someone who has privileged information; emphasizes knowledge rather than formal membership

B2Rarely

Ask an in-the-know person in procurement for the real timelines.

Спросите у осведомлённого человека в отделе закупок про реальные сроки.

🇬🇧English

a personal relation based on affection or trust; may help but not necessarily an internal contact

B2Very Often

He got the permit because a friend in the city office helped him.

Он получил разрешение, потому что друг в городской канцелярии помог.

🇬🇧English

a person who works with you; professional relation rather than personal or partisan

B2Very Often

My colleague in the office knows how to speed up the process.

Мой коллега в офисе знает, как ускорить процесс.

🇬🇧English

a trusted person to whom one reveals private matters; emphasises intimacy and trust

B2Rarely

The CEO has a small circle of confidants who advise him.

У генерального директора есть небольшой круг доверенных лиц, которые ему советуют.

🇬🇧English

a supporter or partner, often in political or strategic contexts; focus on alignment rather than membership

B2Often

The senator has become an important ally for the administration.

Сенатор стал важным союзником администрации.

🇬🇧English

a business partner, colleague, or someone connected professionally; formal/neutral

B2Often

He's an associate at the firm and can pull some strings internally.

Он — партнёр в фирме и может устроить вопросы внутри организации.

🇬🇧English

a person belonging to a group or organisation; emphasises formal inclusion rather than special access

B2Very Often

She's a member of the committee, so she knows the internal rules.

Она член комитета, поэтому знает внутренние правила.

🇬🇧English

someone who backs or endorses a person, cause, or organisation; focus on support rather than insider access

B2Often

He's a strong supporter of the mayor and helps with campaign events.

Он — активный сторонник мэра и помогает на предвыборных мероприятиях.

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insider translation: свой человек. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce insider

/ɪnˈsaɪdə/

insider translation

свой человек

insider examples

After volunteering on the committee, he became an insider who knew the best tips.

insider transcription

/ɪnˈsaɪdə/, /ɪnˈsaɪdɚ/

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insider meaning: what does it mean?

accepted group member

insider pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

insider is pronounced as /ɪnˈsaɪdə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

insider definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

After volunteering on the committee, he became an insider who knew the best tips. Translation: После волонтёрства в комитете он стал своим человеком и знал лучшие советы.

Is insider part of Friends and Acquaintances vocabulary?

Yes, insider (свой человек) can be learned in the Friends and Acquaintances topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is insider part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?

Yes, insider (свой человек) can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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