machinate

Verb
  1. Arrange by systematic planning and united effort (synset 201654986)
    "machinate a plot"; "organize a strike"; "devise a plan to take over the director's office"
    is a type of: initiate, pioneer - take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of
    subtypes:
    • mount, put on - prepare and supply with the necessary equipment for execution or performance
    • lay - prepare or position for action or operation
    • set up - begin, or enable someone else to begin, a venture by providing the means, logistics, etc.
    • sandwich - make into a sandwich
    • spatchcock - prepare for eating if or as if a spatchcock
    • embattle - prepare for battle or conflict
    same as: devise, get up, organise, organize, prepare
  2. Engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together (synset 200708804)
    "They conspired to overthrow the government"
    is a type of: plot - plan secretly, usually something illegal
    subtypes: coconspire - conspire together
    same as: cabal, complot, conjure, conspire

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