orchestrated

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orchestrate

An orchestrated event or action has been carefully planned and coordinated with many people.

When we say something was orchestrated, it usually means that several parts of an event or situation were brought together to create a specific outcome. Imagine planning a big concert – you'd need to arrange for the musicians to play at the right time, make sure the sound equipment is working properly, and coordinate the lighting to match the mood of the music. If all these elements come together perfectly, we might say that the event was well orchestrated.

The word can also mean to plan or direct someone's actions in a sneaky way, like orchestrating a surprise party for a friend. In this case, you're carefully coordinating people and events to achieve a specific goal without your friend noticing.

How common is "orchestrated"?

Word orchestrated is considered rare in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions

verb

  • To arrange or score music for performance by an orchestra.

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