plot

Definition

  • noun: an area of land that has been measured and is considered as a unit
  • noun: a small area of planted ground
  • verb: to plan secretly to do something usually illegal or harmful
  • verb: to make a plot, map, or plan of
  • usually + 'against'
  • synonyms: plat, delineate, conspiracy

Examples

  • They are accused of 'plotting' the assassination of the prime minister. = They are accused of 'plotting' to assassinate the prime minister.

  • As the 'plot' unfolds [=as the story continues; as things happen in the novel, movie, etc.], we learn more about the hero's family.

  • He is a master of 'plot' [=he is very good at thinking of interesting stories], but his characters are not realistic.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) I didn't understand the script. Iunderstood enough to say I liked it ... ... but every time I read it and we got closer, I understood more. I had questions forever and would've constantly tried to change the plot ... ... and they were, "Now Bill, Bill, Bill ... ... ou just don't understand." (..)
    2001 The Matrix Revisited