Machinate

Origin

From Latin machinatus, past participle of machinari ("to contrive, plan, devise, plot, scheme"), from machina ("a machine, contrivance, device, scheme"); see machine.

Full definition of machinate

Verb

1. (transitive or intransitive) To devise a plot or secret plan; to conspire.
• '2011, Ian Douglas Robertson, Turtle HawksHad she already managed to machinate a cushy job for her husband?

Related terms

• machine
• machination