CEFR B2

plotting

verb

Meaning

Secretly making plans to carry out an illegal or harmful action.

Examples

The rival executives were caught plotting a hostile takeover of the smaller company.
He spent weeks plotting his escape from the high-security prison.

Synonyms: planning, scheming, conspiring, colluding

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plotting (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈplɒtɪŋ/

Definition

Secretly making plans to carry out an illegal or harmful action.

Examples

The rival executives were caught plotting a hostile takeover of the smaller company.
He spent weeks plotting his escape from the high-security prison.
The rebels were accused of plotting against the government during the late-night meeting.

How to Use plotting

plotting against (prepositional phrase): secretly planning harm toward a specific person or group. — "The advisors were accused of plotting against the king."
plotting to (prepositional phrase): secretly planning to perform a specific action. — "They were caught plotting to steal the valuable painting."

Synonyms of plotting

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