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

  • (..) Did you guys see that? I was all like... Do you actually believe this is the warrior destined to defeat me? I do not. I know he is. Oh, look at him. A lifetime to plot his revenge - and he comes to me on his knees. - What? A lifetime? I did not have a lifetime. We only heard about Master Rhino (..)
    2011 Kung Fu Panda 2
  • (..) They're in Gongmen Jail on Black Dragon Alley. What? They're still alive? They must be in that jail gathering intelligence, hatching a plot to use their awesomeness to defeat the weapon! OK, let's go! - Thanks, sheep. - Hey! Stop that costume! - Hold it right there! (..)
    2011 Kung Fu Panda 2