orchestrate
/'ɔ:kistreit/
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Definition
- Verb:
- To plan and direct (a complex undertaking): To carefully organize and coordinate the various elements of a complicated event or activity to achieve a specific outcome.
- (Music) To write or arrange music for an orchestra: To compose or adapt a piece of music so that it can be performed by an orchestra, assigning parts to different instruments.
Examples of Usage
- Verb (Plan and direct):
- The general will orchestrate the military campaign.
- She orchestrated the company's successful merger.
- Verb (Music):
- The composer will orchestrate the piano sonata for a full symphony.
- He is known for his skill to orchestrate complex musical pieces.
Advanced Usage
- "to orchestrate a comeback": to carefully plan and manage a return to success or popularity.
- The team orchestrated a stunning comeback in the second half.
- "to orchestrate a publicity campaign": to organize and coordinate all aspects of a campaign designed to generate public attention.
- The PR firm was hired to orchestrate the publicity campaign for the new product.
Variants and Related Words
- Orchestration (n): The act of orchestrating; the arrangement or planning of something complex.
- The orchestration of the event was flawless.
- Orchestrator (n): A person who orchestrates something.
- He was the chief orchestrator of the peace talks.
Synonyms
- Coordinate: To organize different elements so they work together effectively.
- Mastermind: To plan and direct a complex project, often secretly or cleverly.
- Arrange (Music): To adapt a piece of music for performance by particular voices or instruments.
Related Phrases
- "to orchestrate events": to secretly arrange or influence a series of events to produce a desired result.
- The spy was accused of orchestrating events to destabilize the government.
Verb
- plan and direct (a complex undertaking)
- he masterminded the robbery
- write an orchestra score for