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orchestrates

[ˈɔːrkɪstreɪts]
verb
orquestra
1. Arranges or coordinates the different elements of a complex activity to produce a desired effect
She orchestrates the entire event from start to finish.
Ela orquestra todo o evento do início ao fim.
2. Composes or arranges music for an orchestra
The composer orchestrates the symphony for a full orchestra.
O compositor orquestra a sinfonia para uma orquestra completa.
3. Plans and directs a scheme or action, especially in a cunning manner
He orchestrates behind the scenes to manipulate the outcome.
Ele orquestra nos bastidores para manipular o resultado.
Synonyms
coordinatesarrangesorganizesdirectsconductsmanagesengineersstages
Antonyms
disorganizesdisruptsscatterscomplicates

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
orquestra
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
orquestra
Common in business and formal contexts
Portugal
orquestra
Formal and musical contexts; sometimes 'coordena' for management sense

Related Idioms & Phrases

orchestrate a comeback
orchestrate a deal
orchestrate a coup
pull strings
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