WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2025
or•ches•trate /ˈɔrkəˌstreɪt/USA pronunciation
v. [~ + object], -trat•ed, -trat•ing.
or•ches•tra•tor, or•ches•trat•er, n. [countable]
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025- Music and Danceto compose or arrange (music) for an orchestra.
- to arrange, coordinate, or organize the elements of (something) in order to achieve a goal, result, or effect:to orchestrate negotiations behind the scenes.
or•ches•tra•tor, or•ches•trat•er, n. [countable]
or•ches•trate
(ôr′kə strāt′),USA pronunciation v.t., v.i., -trat•ed, -trat•ing.
or′ches•tra′tion, n.
or′ches•tra′tor, or′ches•trat′er, n.
- Music and Danceto compose or arrange (music) for performance by an orchestra.
- to arrange or manipulate, esp. by means of clever or thorough planning or maneuvering:to orchestrate a profitable trade agreement.
- French orchestr(er) (derivative of orchestre orchestra) + -ate1
- 1875–80
or′ches•tra′tor, or′ches•trat′er, n.
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