orchestrate — To organize and coordinate complex activities or events carefully to achieve a desired outcome.
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: To organize and coordinate complex activities or events carefully to achieve a desired outcome.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɔːrkɪstreɪt/
Example Sentences
- My mom can orchestrate a family dinner for 20 people while simultaneously solving world peace - or at least that's what she claims.
- The marketing team orchestrated a brilliant product launch that increased sales by 300%.
- He tried to orchestrate a surprise party, but accidentally sent the invitation to the birthday person too.
orchestrate
VERB[/ˈɔːrkɪstreɪt/]
To organize and coordinate complex activities or events carefully to achieve a desired outcome.
To organize and coordinate complex activities or events carefully to achieve a desired outcome.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'orchestra', originally meaning the circular space where the chorus danced in ancient Greek theaters. The verb form developed from the idea of a conductor coordinating multiple musicians, like organizing a complex performance.
Breakdown
orchestr- (from Greek 'orcheisthai' meaning 'to dance') + -ate (verb suffix meaning 'to cause or make')
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My mom can orchestrate a family dinner for 20 people while simultaneously solving world peace - or at least that's what she claims.”
“The marketing team orchestrated a brilliant product launch that increased sales by 300%.”
“He tried to orchestrate a surprise party, but accidentally sent the invitation to the birthday person too.”
“The government orchestrated a comprehensive response to the natural disaster.”
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