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orchestrate

[awr-kuh-streyt]

verb (used with or without object)

orchestrated, orchestrating 
  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

/ ĖˆÉ”Ė°ģɪˌ²õ³Ł°ł±šÉŖ³Ł /

verb

  1. to score or arrange (a piece of music) for orchestra

  2. to arrange, organize, or build up for special or maximum effect

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Other 51³Ō¹Ļ Forms

  • orchestration noun
  • orchestrator noun
  • orchestrater noun
  • overorchestrate verb
  • reorchestrate verb
  • unorchestrated adjective
  • ˈ“ǰł³¦³ó±š²õˌ³Ł°ł²¹³Ł“ǰł noun
  • ˌ“ǰł³¦³ó±š²õˈ³Ł°ł²¹³Ł¾±“Ē²Ō noun
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51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins

Origin of orchestrate1

First recorded in 1875–80; from French orchestr(er) (derivative of orchestre orchestra ) + -ate 1
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Prosecutors say John Stinson, Kenneth Johnson and Francis Clement will probably spend the rest of their lives in federal prison after being convicted of orchestrating murders and racketeering schemes from California lockups.

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With the confirmed killing of Hamas's top military commander Mohammad Sinwar in an Israeli strike, a chapter has closed on the elite leadership group in Gaza that orchestrated the events of 7 October, 2023.

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The attack was orchestrated by Dylan Earl, 20, and Jake Reeves, 23, who have admitted aggravated arson on behalf of the Wagner Group and an offence under the National Security Act, jurors heard.

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As head of the Trump-created Department of Government Efficiency, the tech billionaire wielded a literal chainsaw while orchestrating massive federal layoffs to cut costs.

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Rigoletto orchestrates his own downfall and Kelsey’s horror at the end feels like the unleashing of a new breed of violence.

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