Meaning of orchestrate in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈɔrkəˌstreɪt/

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  1. Verb

    orchestrate

    Etymology

    late 19th century: from orchestra, perhaps suggested by French orchestrer

    Definitions

    1. write an orchestra score for

    Derived terms

  2. 2. plan and direct (a complex undertaking)

    Examples

    • « he masterminded the robbery »

    Derived terms

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