orchestrate
Americanverb (used with or without object)
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to compose or arrange (music) for performance by an orchestra.
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to arrange or manipulate, especially by means of clever or thorough planning or maneuvering.
to orchestrate a profitable trade agreement.
verb
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to score or arrange (a piece of music) for orchestra
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to arrange, organize, or build up for special or maximum effect
Other Word Forms
- orchestrater noun
- orchestration noun
- orchestrator noun
- overorchestrate verb
- reorchestrate verb
- unorchestrated adjective
Etymology
Origin of orchestrate
First recorded in 1875–80; from French orchestr(er) (derivative of orchestre orchestra ) + -ate 1
Example Sentences
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The Dallas-based energy conglomerate accused Greenpeace of orchestrating violence and defamation during the controversial construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline nearly a decade ago.
From Barron's
The twist, of course, is that while he thinks it’s all real, everyone else is an actor orchestrating crazy scenarios to test his responses.
From MarketWatch
Everything was so orchestrated perfectly to make the actor feel the most comfortable to try different things, and it’s just not always the case.
From Los Angeles Times
Who planned and orchestrated the attacks - and why - still remains unclear.
From BBC
The failed putsch came six years after the death of General Francisco Franco and was orchestrated by military officers nostalgic for the privileges they enjoyed during more than four decades of his dictatorship.
From Barron's
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