1. (

• organize ,
• organise ,
• prepare ,
• devise ,
• get_up ,
• machinate

) arrange by systematic planning and united effort; "machinate a plot"; "organize a strike"; "devise a plan to take over the director's office" ;

2. (

• conspire ,
• cabal ,
• complot ,
• conjure ,
• machinate

) engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together; "They conspired to overthrow the government" ;