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orchestrate

[/ˈɔːrkɪstreɪt/]
verb
orquestrar
1. To arrange or score a musical composition for an orchestra
The composer orchestrated the symphony for a full orchestra.
O compositor orquestrou a sinfonia para uma orquestra completa.
2. To arrange, coordinate, or direct the elements of a complex situation or event
She orchestrated the entire conference to ensure its success.
Ela orquestrou toda a conferência para garantir seu sucesso.
3. To plan and carry out a scheme or action skillfully
He orchestrated a campaign to raise awareness about climate change.
Ele orquestrou uma campanha para aumentar a conscientização sobre mudanças climáticas.
NYC Slang
put together, set up, make it happen
Synonyms
coordinatearrangedirectorganizeconductmanagestage-manage
Antonyms
disorganizedisruptscatter

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
orquestrar
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
orquestrar
Commonly used in business and event planning contexts
Portugal
orquestrar
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

orchestrate a takeover
orchestrate behind the scenes
orchestrate a comeback
pull the strings
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