plot

US /plɑːt/
UK /plɑːt/
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1.

a secret plan made by several people to do something illegal or harmful

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The police uncovered a plot to overthrow the government.
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They were arrested for their involvement in the bombing plot.
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conspiracyschemeintriguecabalmachination
2.

the main events of a play, novel, movie, or similar work, devised and presented by the writer as an interrelated sequence

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The movie has a complex and engaging plot.
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The detective tried to unravel the mysterious plot of the crime.
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storylinenarrativescenariothreadframework
3.

a small piece of ground, especially one used for building or gardening

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They bought a small plot of land to build their dream home.
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Each family in the community has a garden plot.
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parceltractpatchlotstrip
1.

make a secret plan to do something illicit or detrimental

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They began to plot against their rivals.
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The prisoners plotted their escape for months.
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conspireschemeintriguecolludecontrive
2.

mark (a route or position) on a chart or map

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The captain used a compass to plot their course.
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We need to plot the coordinates on the map accurately.
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chartmapmarkdrawsketch
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plot holelose the plot