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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“Bryce is always going to do something interesting in any setting,” said Aaron, who recently asked him to orchestrate a song for Florence + the Machine.
From Los Angeles Times
This evolution will also create new jobs focused on orchestrating and managing AI systems.
From MarketWatch
Elizabeth Parmelee, a scholar of democracy and civic education at Metropolitan State University of Denver, explained how Colorado orchestrates its elections, which are conducted by mail, but without postmarks.
From Salon
Levitsky also pointed out that societies that fail to hold responsible people who attempt to orchestrate a coup have had negative repercussions in the past.
From Salon
Lake may be the “juice” that helps the Rams stop a repeat of the explosive plays that Bryce Young orchestrated in the Panthers’ 31-28 win over the Rams on Nov. 30.
From Los Angeles Times
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