definition of
machinate

[1] #1 machinate v. [organize, organise, prepare, devise, get up] arrange by systematic planning and united effort; "machinate a plot"; "organize a strike"; "devise a plan to take over the director's office". wn

[2] #2 machinate v. [conspire, cabal, complot, conjure] engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together; "They conspired to overthrow the government". wn