plotting

[US]/'plɔtiŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. surveying; mapping
v. draw a plot; conspire

Phrases & Collocations

plot development

plot twist

plot of land

plot against

plot out

plot area

sample plot

garden plot

plot plan

plot ratio

main plot

Example Sentences

She is always plotting her next move.

The villains were plotting to overthrow the king.

The group was plotting a surprise party for their friend.

The detective was busy plotting out the suspect's movements.

The conspirators were caught plotting against the government.

She was caught red-handed plotting a prank on her brother.

The evil sorcerer was always plotting ways to gain more power.

The employees were plotting a strike to protest against the unfair working conditions.

The students were caught plotting to cheat on the exam.

The mastermind behind the robbery spent weeks plotting the heist.

Real-world Examples

" And what was Lord Arryn plotting" ?

Source: A Song of Ice and Fire: A Clash of Kings (Bilingual Edition)

The truth is not a liberal plot.

Source: Time

As if on a parchment map, the light spots on this patchwork show abandoned plots.

Source: "BBC Documentary: Home"

Include me in what? Is there a plot afoot? I'll have no truck with plots.

Source: The Big Bang Theory Season 4

Don't be so paranoid. -You'd be paranoid if everyone is plotting against me.

Source: Yes, Minister Season 1

Almost as if he can tell what you're plotting, the janitor pipes up again.

Source: Graphic Information Show

They're looking for possible right wing extremists who may be plotting an insider attack.

Source: BBC World Headlines

I didn't like the plot or characters.

Source: BBC Authentic English

Okay, that's just the plot for Dirty Dancing.

Source: The Big Bang Theory Season 7

“So he wouldn’t even tell you who’s supposed to be plotting all this stuff? ”

Source: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Selected Edition

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