choreograph

verb

cho·​reo·​graph ˈkȯr-ē-ə-ˌgraf 

choreographed; choreographing; choreographs

transitive verb

1

: to compose the choreography of

choreograph a ballet

2

: to arrange or direct the movements, progress, or details of

a carefully choreographed meeting

intransitive verb

: to engage in choreography

choreographer

ˌkȯr-ē-ˈä-grə-fər 

noun

Synonyms

• arrange
• blueprint
• budget
• calculate
• chart
• design
• frame
• lay out
• map (out)
• organize
• plan
• prepare
• project
• scheme (out)
• shape
• strategize (about)

Examples of choreograph in a Sentence

She was hired to choreograph the ballet routines.

the advance team completely choreographed the candidate's campaign appearances

Recent Examples on the Web

Also, the pros choreographed and created first rate numbers and all the stars brought their A-plus game to the table. —Ew Staff, EW.com, 19 Sep. 2024

The dance, choreographed by Charm La’Donna, of Dua Lipa fame, closed out production for the entire series. —Kristen Tauer, WWD, 17 Sep. 2024

From the moment you’re greeted, by a tablet-wielding host in the glass-box entrance, the entire Din Tai Fung adventure is choreographed with the friendly inflexibility of a mass-entertainment experience. —Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2024

In 2007, a movie musical adaptation was released directed and choreographed by Adam Shankman. —Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1