Definitions for orchestrateˈɔr kəˌstreɪt
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
or•ches•trateˈɔr kəˌstreɪt(v.t.)-trat•ed, -trat•ing.
to compose or arrange (music) for orchestra.
Category: Music and Dance
to arrange, coordinate, or manipulate the elements of to achieve a goal or effect:
to orchestrate negotiations.
Category: Common Vocabulary
Origin of orchestrate:
1875–80; < F orchestr(er) (der. of orchestreorchestra ) + -ate1
or′ches•tra`tor(n.)
or′ches•trat`er(n.)
Princeton's WordNet
orchestrate(verb)
write an orchestra score for
mastermind, engineer, direct, organize, organise, orchestrate(verb)
plan and direct (a complex undertaking)
"he masterminded the robbery"
Wiktionary
orchestrate(Verb)
to compose or arrange orchestral music for a dramatic performance
orchestrate(Verb)
To arrange or direct diverse elements to achieve a desired effect
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