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

In October, the bot made its red carpet debut at the “Tron: Ares” premiere in Hollywood, performing a choreographed fight sequence with actor Jared Leto.

From The Wall Street Journal

The diamond-white pixels perform a little choreographed welcome when the car is activated, like the chasing lights of a Broadway marquee.

From The Wall Street Journal

An instructor once joked we should choreograph a routine where my feet never touched the ground.

From Salon

This is the paradox of dancing in the age of short-form video: Even as slick choreographed routines proliferate on TikTok and Instagram and YouTube, spawning mimics and viral trends, more concertgoers are standing still.

From The Wall Street Journal

As part of the Mouse House’s choreographed months-long roll-out, the company switched the Star tile for international Disney+ customers in October.

From Los Angeles Times