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.
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Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Blurb of second movie: After orchestrating a brilliant escape from an Estonian psychiatric facility, Esther travels to America by impersonating the missing daughter of a wealthy family.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
Prosecutors allege the plot was orchestrated by Vincent Grayson, 57, the head boys basketball coach at Booker T. Washington High School in the Houston Independent School District.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 30 Oct. 2024
Five people who are or have been employed with the Houston Independent School District were charged for orchestrating a $1 million teacher certification scheme.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Orchestrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/orchestrate. Accessed 26 Nov. 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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