orchestrate
verb
or·ches·trate
ˈȯr-kə-ˌstrāt 
orchestrated; orchestrating
1
a
: to compose or arrange (music) for an orchestra
The composer orchestrated the music for the symphony orchestra.
b
: to provide with orchestration
orchestrate a ballet
2
: to arrange or combine so as to achieve a desired or maximum effect
orchestrated preparations for the banquet
a carefully orchestrated stunt
Examples of orchestrate in a Sentence
He recently orchestrated a musical.
She orchestrated the entire event.
It's still unclear who was responsible for orchestrating the attack.
A strike was orchestrated by union members.
Recent Examples on the Web
The zoo also orchestrated the first successful artificial insemination of a giant panda outside of China.
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Karen Kucher, The Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2024
The best-selling book pulls back the curtain on Spears’ infamous media moments as well as her relationship with Justin Timberlake and more than decade-long conservatorship, largely orchestrated by her dad, Jamie Spears.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2024
As Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Growth Officer, Berkley orchestrated impactful campaigns across three continents, engaging fans and activating brand partnerships with gaming pros and creators in popular titles like Fortnite, PUBG, CS:GO, Gears of War, Rocket League, and Apex Legends.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 31 July 2024
Walsh orchestrates it all masterfully, keeping the various storylines in perfect balance and repeatedly finding the kinds of clear, concise gestures and expressions that can define a character in a matter of moments.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 31 July 2024
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Karen Kucher, The Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2024
The best-selling book pulls back the curtain on Spears’ infamous media moments as well as her relationship with Justin Timberlake and more than decade-long conservatorship, largely orchestrated by her dad, Jamie Spears.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2024
As Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Growth Officer, Berkley orchestrated impactful campaigns across three continents, engaging fans and activating brand partnerships with gaming pros and creators in popular titles like Fortnite, PUBG, CS:GO, Gears of War, Rocket League, and Apex Legends.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 31 July 2024
Walsh orchestrates it all masterfully, keeping the various storylines in perfect balance and repeatedly finding the kinds of clear, concise gestures and expressions that can define a character in a matter of moments.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 31 July 2024
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“Orchestrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/orchestrate. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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orchestrate
verb
or·ches·trate
ˈȯr-kə-ˌstrāt
orchestrated; orchestrating
1
: to write or arrange music for an orchestra
2
: to arrange or combine so as to get the best effect
orchestration
noun
ˌȯr-kə-ˈstrā-shən
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