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

One day before the tribe’s deadline, Aden’s security chief gave a news conference admitting members of the Counter-Terrorism Unit — including Al-Maqtari — and other security services orchestrated the disappearance.

From Los Angeles Times

But with others, Desai said he orchestrated the lineup to tell a programmatic story, like an artist might order tracks on an album.

From Los Angeles Times

The operation, allegedly orchestrated by Beijing's state security ministry, targeted dozens of employees at the military alliance or EU organisations through fictitious accounts, the source said, confirming reports in French and Belgian media.

From Barron's

Two years later, they orchestrated a merger with Kraft.

From The Wall Street Journal

The embrace of many of these models inside a system that can help orchestrate their use is the preferred route from many of the vendors.

From Barron's

Related Words

• arrange
• coordinate
• manage
• set up