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choreograph

verb
cho·​reo·​graph | \ ˈkȯr-ē-ə-ˌgraf How to pronounce choreograph (audio) \
choreographed; choreographing; choreographs

Definition of choreograph

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

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Other Words from choreograph

choreographer \ ˌkȯr-​ē-​ˈä-​grə-​fər How to pronounce choreographer (audio) \ noun

Examples of choreograph in a Sentence

She was hired to choreograph the ballet routines. the advance team completely choreographed the candidate's campaign appearances

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When our movements are choreographed by corporate interests, the potential effects on our minds run deep. — Vanessa Chang, WIRED, "How Phone Taps and Swipes Train Us to Be Better Consumers," 10 July 2019 The videos show Blue doing everything from splits to tendus in a variety of routines all choreographed for her large dance class. — Allie Gemmill, Teen Vogue, "Blue Ivy Carter Performed a Dance Routine to Beyoncé's Cover of "Before I Let Go"," 17 June 2019

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First Known Use of choreograph

1943, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

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choreograph

verb

English Language Learners Definition of choreograph

: to decide how a dancer or group of dancers will move during a performance

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