machinate Meaning, Definition & Usage

verb arrange by systematic planning and united effort
organize; prepare; devise; get up; organise.
- machinate a plot
- organize a strike
- devise a plan to take over the director's office
verb engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together
complot; cabal; conspire; conjure.
- They conspired to overthrow the government

L. machinatus, p. p. of machinari to devise, plot. See Machine.

imperfect & past participle Machinated ; present participle & verbal noun Machinating

To plan; to contrive; esp., to form a scheme with the purpose of doing harm; to contrive artfully; to plot. "How long will you machinate!" Sandys.