verb
orchestrate
AW-kuh-strayt
verb
1
To arrange a piece of music so it can be performed by an orchestra.
"The composer orchestrated his piano piece for full symphony."
2
To carefully plan and coordinate the different parts of something complex to produce a particular result.
"The campaign manager orchestrated a series of rallies across the country."
"Investigators believe the scam was orchestrated by a small group of insiders."
How to Use Orchestrate
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo arrange music for an orchestra, or more generally to organize a complicated plan so all the pieces work together.
Common pairings
orchestrate a plan
orchestrate an attack
orchestrate a campaign
Word Forms
orchestrated past tense, orchestrates singular
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Etymology
From "orchestra" plus the verb-forming suffix "-ate," on the model of French orchestrer.