plot

US /plɑt/

UK /plɒt/

B1

noun

  • Small piece of land for a house growing crops etc.
  • Series of events that form the main story
  • Secret plan to do something wrong or bad

verb

  • To mark a path, etc. on a map, using lines or dots
  • To devise or develop a dramatic storyline
  • To find and mark something on a map or graph
  • To plan something in secret, often something bad
  • To plan something secretly

Examples

The plots each measure 10 metres by 20 metres.

He was arrested on suspicion of plotting against the king.