2Arrange or direct the elements of (a situation) to produce a desired effect, especially surreptitiously.
‘the developers were able to orchestrate a favorable media campaign’
‘The combatants so far proved incapable of ending the civil war, working toward rebuilding the civic and state institutions and orchestrating a comprehensive plan for rehabilitation.’
‘Marian Maloney Higgins, head of the hairdressing college is orchestrating the hair style element of the show.’
‘Rozema skillfully orchestrates all of these elements together, and the result is a richly textured, entertaining and impressive debut.’
‘George's desires are subsequently orchestrated with terrifying precision.’
‘Nick's maid, Betty Pearce, was the one who had helped him orchestrate his plans in the first place, and she was now to be Nora's personal attendant.’
‘The chairman of a credit union that fired its two managers for misconduct has been accused of orchestrating a campaign to blacken their names.’
‘The organisation had been poised to benefit from a massive campaign orchestrated by the Daily Record.’
‘Busby was originally accused of orchestrating a hoax letter-bomb campaign against English people living in Scotland in the mid-1990s.’
‘Irwin is credited with orchestrating the successful campaign last year that returned Marolt to office after a four-year hiatus.’
‘The Federal Government denies it's been orchestrating a smear campaign.’
‘Edmunds has orchestrated several campaigns for Mr Baildon but this one has a new flavour.’
‘There are a number of firms in Washington whose business it is to orchestrate phony letter writing campaigns on behalf of pricey clients.’
‘Almost every call was less about chatting than about arranging and orchestrating the logistics of family and home life.’
‘To boost revenue, Pyott is orchestrating a major shift in the company's product mix.’
‘It's a bit disturbing that I was laughing hysterically at a leader who's orchestrating the death of thousands, including our own people.’
‘He also orchestrates the hourlong setup, plus the sound check and break down.’
‘Both leaders played a major part in orchestrating the EU's pledge at the Lisbon summit in March to copy US-style labour market flexibility.’
‘Remember that the Divine has a keen sense of rhythm in helping to orchestrate your life.’
‘Phoenix needs its maestro to orchestrate its attack, especially with Cassell on the other side.’
‘And they have a slightly alternative soundtrack to which they orchestrate their moves.’
organize, arrange, put together, plan, set up, bring about, manage, mobilize, mount, stage, stage-manage, mastermind, choreograph, coordinate, direct, engineer