plot out

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

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

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Lập kế hoạch cho một câu chuyện hoặc tạo một kế hoạch

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

I've plotted out a whole trilogy.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “plot out” mean?

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

Is “plot out” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.