CEFR C1

orchestrating

verb

Meaning

Arranging or managing a complex situation or sequence of events to achieve a desired outcome.

Examples

She is orchestrating a secret plan to surprise her friend on their birthday.
The manager was accused of orchestrating a hostile takeover of the rival company.

Synonyms: planning, organizing, coordinating, engineering

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orchestrating (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈɔːrkɪstreɪtɪŋ/

Definition

Arranging or managing a complex situation or sequence of events to achieve a desired outcome.

Examples

She is orchestrating a secret plan to surprise her friend on their birthday.
The manager was accused of orchestrating a hostile takeover of the rival company.
Political strategists are currently orchestrating the candidate's national campaign tour.

How to Use orchestrating

orchestrate something (collocation): to manage a specific project or event — "They are orchestrating a major move to a new office."
be orchestrated by (collocation): passive voice indicating the person behind the plan — "The entire event was orchestrated by a team of experts."

Synonyms of orchestrating

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