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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Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
Indiana orchestrated a 19-0 run, with Clark scoring or assisting on 17 of those points.
—Ben Pickman, New York Times, 15 June 2025
It was orchestrated by the team leaders to get things back on track.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2025
Why it’s called No Kings The No Kings theme was orchestrated by the 50501 Movement, which stands for 50 states, 50 protests, one movement.
—Kathryn Kovalenko, Twin Cities, 13 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for orchestrate
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“Orchestrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/orchestrate. Accessed 22 Jun. 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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