machinate

IPA(Pronunciation)

Verb

intransitive transitive

(transitive, intransitive) To devise a plot or secret plan; to conspire.

Japanese Meaning

策略や陰謀を企むこと。 / 隠密な計略や陰謀を働くこと。

They met after midnight to machinate a takeover that would catch everyone off guard.

彼らは深夜に会って、誰も不意を突かれるような乗っ取り計画を企てた。

Sense（1）

(transitive, intransitive) To devise a plot or secret plan; to conspire.

Had she already managed to machinate a cushy job for her husband?

machinates

（ present singular third-person ）

machinating

（ participle present ）

machinated

（ participle past ）

machinated

（ past ）