1. secretly planning together to do something illegal or harmful
Usage: present participle of conspire
2. seeming to work together to bring about a particular result
Usage: often used figuratively

Examples

• The rebels were conspiring to overthrow the government.
• She suspected her coworkers of conspiring against her promotion.
• The weather and traffic seemed to be conspiring to make him late.
• They were caught conspiring to steal company secrets.
• All the circumstances were conspiring to create the perfect storm.
• The students were conspiring to surprise their teacher with a party.