orchestrate

[ awr-kuh-streyt ]

verb (used with or without object)

, or·ches·trat·ed, or·ches·trat·ing.

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.

orchestrate

/ 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

Derived Forms

• ˈorchesˌtrator, noun
• ˌorchesˈtration, noun

Other Words From

• or·ches·tra·tion [awr-k, uh, -, strey, -sh, uh, n] noun
• or·ches·tra·tor or·ches·trat·er noun
• o·ver·or·ches·trate verb overorchestrated overorchestrating
• re·or·ches·trate verb reorchestrated reorchestrating
• un·or·ches·trat·ed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of orchestrate¹

First recorded in 1875–80; from French orchestr(er) (derivative of orchestre orchestra ) + -ate ¹

Example Sentences

Some of the genetic instructions involved in orchestrating this early developmental process are the same ones implicated in osteoarthritis decades later.

From BBC

The researchers assumed the brain's frontal cortex, which orchestrates complex thoughts and behaviors, was somehow communicating to a brainstem region called the medulla, which controls automatic breathing.

From Science Daily

That theme — later orchestrated with a buzzing hive of strings, solo clarinet, piano and percussion — became the soul of the whole score.

From Los Angeles Times

According to prosecutors, Smith-Griffin orchestrated “a deliberate and calculated scheme to deceive investors in AllHere Education, Inc., inflating the company’s financials to secure millions of dollars under false pretenses.”

From Los Angeles Times

Mr Combs was also accused of using the phone accounts of at least eight other inmates to make calls, which is against prison regulations; and of "directing others" to orchestrate payment for this access.

From BBC

Related Words

• arrange
• coordinate
• manage
• set up