orchestrate

[awr-kuh-streyt]

verb (used with or without object)

orchestrated, orchestrating 

1. to compose or arrange (music) for performance by an orchestra.

2. to arrange or manipulate, especially by means of clever or thorough planning or maneuvering.

   to orchestrate a profitable trade agreement.

orchestrate

/ ˈɔːkɪˌstreɪt /

verb

1. to score or arrange (a piece of music) for orchestra

2. to arrange, organize, or build up for special or maximum effect

Other Word Forms

• orchestration noun
• orchestrator noun
• orchestrater noun
• overorchestrate verb
• reorchestrate verb
• unorchestrated adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of orchestrate¹

First recorded in 1875–80; from French orchestr(er) (derivative of orchestre orchestra ) + -ate ¹

Example Sentences

The first possibility: A wealthy individual orchestrated the heist in order to take the jewels for themselves.

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The Alliance leader responded on X by calling it "nonsense" and "orchestrated outrage".

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Their presence is strongly linked to better treatment outcomes and longer survival because they help orchestrate a focused immune response.

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Last year, the California attorney general’s office won indictments against 30 officers who either orchestrated or allowed youths to engage in “gladiator fights.”

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Riley relies heavily on the center to help orchestrate his offense.

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Related Words

• arrange 
• coordinate 
• manage 
• set up