orchestrate

American  

[awr-kuh-streyt] / ˈɔr kəˌstreɪt /

verb (used with or without object)

orchestrated, orchestrating

1. to compose or arrange (music) for performance by an orchestra.

2. to arrange or manipulate, especially by means of clever or thorough planning or maneuvering.

   to orchestrate a profitable trade agreement.

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orchestrate British  

/ ˈɔːkɪˌstreɪt /

verb

1. to score or arrange (a piece of music) for orchestra

2. to arrange, organize, or build up for special or maximum effect

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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

The board, chaired by former Morgan Stanley CEO James Gorman, has carefully orchestrated the selection process while also keeping it under tight wraps.

From The Wall Street Journal

Yet his administration orchestrated the historic Abraham Accords, which cemented full relations between Israel and several Arab countries.

From The Wall Street Journal

To publish “Ulysses” in 1934 without risking prosecution, Random House first had to orchestrate a court case to prove the book innocent of obscenity.

From The Wall Street Journal

First Brands has also sued the brother, Edward James, alleging he orchestrated “usurious” financing deals for kickbacks from financier Onset Financial.

From The Wall Street Journal

The indictment alleges that, along with chief operating officer Anna Lucsok, he "orchestrated a scheme to fraudulently obtain millions of dollars from government and private healthcare payers and patients".

From BBC

Related Words

• arrange
• coordinate
• manage
• set up