0 to try to make someone do something for you by giving them money, presents, or something else that they want :
He bribed immigration officials and entered the country illegally.
[ + to infinitive ] They bribed the waiter to find them a better table.
1 money or a present that you give to someone so that they will do something for you, usually something dishonest:
He was accused of accepting/taking bribes from wealthy businessmen.
2 the act of giving someone money or something else of value, often illegally, to persuade that person to do something you want:
3 to give someone money or something else of value, often illegally, to persuade that person to do something you want:
4 to try to make someone do something for you, often something dishonest, by giving them money, gifts, or something else that they want:
5 money or a gift that you give to someone so that they will do something for you, often something dishonest:
He discovered that certain corrupt officials had been bribed to approve shoddy construction work.
Apparently various prominent businessmen had been bribing the minister for favours.
He bribed the children with sweets and pocket money not to tell their mum what he'd done.
"You can have my chocolate bar if you'll tell me the answer." "Are you trying to bribe me?"
They should not have been allowed over the border, but somehow they managed to bribe the guards.
He showed great strength of character when he refused to accept the bribes.
Greenway appeared at Bow Street Magistrates' Court to face seven charges of accepting bribes.
