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

The production, directed by Thomas Kail, who won a Tony for his electrifying work on the musical “Hamilton,” incorporates the movement of Steven Hoggett, an expert at choreographing dramatic texts.

From Los Angeles Times

These documents reflect the views of a sitting president’s closest aides and usually result from a carefully choreographed bureaucratic process.

From The Wall Street Journal

Illustrating these feelings of faith meant giving gestural directions to more than a hundred extras on set in addition to choreographing dozens of actors and dancers.

From Los Angeles Times

After an eye-catching ringwalk complete with a choreographed routine alongside a dance troupe, Hennessy, 21, displayed sharp footwork, crisp shot selection and fluid combination punching.

From BBC

With a legion of fans in the US, Irwin's finale had an Australian bent with one dance choreographed to a song by Australian rock band Jet.

From BBC