choreograph

American  

[kawr-ee-uh-graf, -grahf, kohr-] / ˈkɔr i əˌgræf, -ˌgrɑf, ˈkoʊr- /

verb (used with object)

1. to provide the choreography for.

   to choreograph a musical comedy.

2. to manage, maneuver, or direct.

   The author is a genius at choreographing a large cast of characters.

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verb (used without object)

1. to work as a choreographer.

choreograph British  

/ ˈkɒrɪəˌɡræf /

verb

1. (tr) to compose the steps and dances for (a piece of music or ballet)

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Other Word Forms

• rechoreograph verb (used with object)
• unchoreographed adjective

Etymology

Origin of choreograph

First recorded in 1875–80; back formation from choreography

Example Sentences

Much like ballet, kabuki necessitates precise choreographed actions: Not only does “Kokuho” provide generous samples of different kabuki pieces but also includes captions that list the title of the individual works and a brief synopsis.

From Los Angeles Times

The work can be done faster, because it’s centralized, tightly choreographed, closely monitored and possibly automated — but also because multiple things can happen at the same time.

From Los Angeles Times

The result is an artful onslaught of high-flying, spinning, partnered and sometimes tumbling excursions suggesting that Mr. Peck was eagerly all wound up as he choreographed.

From The Wall Street Journal

With all that history, Disney’s board recognized its imperative of choreographing a meticulous transition.

From Los Angeles Times

There is an emotional or narrative reason for each encounter, choreographed by intimacy coordinator Robbie Taylor Hunt.

From Los Angeles Times