choreograph

[kawr-ee-uh-graf, -grahf, kohr-]

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.

verb (used without object)

1. to work as a choreographer.

choreograph

/ ˈkɒrɪəˌɡræf /

verb

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

Other Word Forms

• rechoreograph verb (used with object)
• unchoreographed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of choreograph¹

First recorded in 1875–80; back formation from choreography

Example Sentences

Additional raids beginning last month were part of a propaganda effort, according to some monitors, choreographed to vent pressure from Beijing without too badly denting profits that enrich the junta's militia allies.

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The music in the air swells into a crescendo, as if I’m in the middle of a choreographed Lion King song-and-dance number.

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Known for his fighting ability, Lee calls the scene “the biggest obstacle for me … We’re biting and pulling, we’re rolling around. That is actually a lot more difficult than something choreographed.”

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Allen’s five-decade career includes choreographing the Oscars seven times, as well as films including “Forget Paris” and “A Jazzman’s Blues.”

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Hong Kong has turned to tightly choreographed stage shows to deliver two of Beijing's top political messages to residents: vote for "patriots" and do not endanger national security.

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