plot out

verb

To plan out a plot for a story or to create a scheme or plan.

“I've plotted out a whole trilogy.”

Meanings

verbplot out (third-person singular simple present plots out, present participle plotting out, simple past and past participle plotted out)

present singular third person plots out · participle present plotting out · participle past plotted out · past plotted out

  1. transitiveTo plan out a plot for a story or to create a scheme or plan.

    I've plotted out a whole trilogy.

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APA

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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “plot out,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/plot%20out.

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