1. to plan or plot something in a cunning, underhand, or dishonest way
He was scheming deviously to gain control of the company.
Ele estava maquinando astuciosamente para ganhar o controle da empresa.
2. to engage in deceptive or dishonest planning with calculated moves
They schemed deviously to exclude their rival from the project.
Eles maquinaram astuciosamente para excluir seu rival do projeto.