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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Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025
Junior Redhawks setter Luke Dratch (32 assists, two kills, block) orchestrated the attack well, connecting with Pedrelli, Gibendi, Barnes and Carroll in a 10-3 run for a 15-9 lead in the first set.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 21 May 2025
But cultivating depth and a prospective future starter is particularly pivotal with a linebacker the Chiefs believe capable of orchestrating Spagnuolo’s complicated and vast schemes — which Veach likens to a Cheesecake Factory menu.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2025
The production houses Rahul Mittra Films and Randeep Hooda Films have exclusively acquired the adaptation rights to the Penguin Random House bestseller, which offers a first-hand account of the mission from Major General Punia himself, who orchestrated the operation.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 May 2025
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“Orchestrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/orchestrate. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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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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