verb
- Arrange by systematic planning and united effort.
- usage: "machinate a plot"; "organize a strike"; "devise a plan to take over the director's office"
- Engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together.
- usage: "They conspired to overthrow the government"
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