Definition of orchestrate
orchestrated
;orchestrating
transitive verb
1a : 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
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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.
1858
First Known Use of orchestrate
1858
ORCHESTRATE Defined for English Language Learners
orchestrate
playDefinition of orchestrate for English Language Learners
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: to write or change (a piece of music) so that it can be played by an orchestra
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: to organize or plan (something that is complicated)
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