choreograph
/ˈkɒrɪəɡrɑːf
/verb [with object]
1Compose the sequence of steps and moves for (a ballet or other performance of dance): the ballet was choreographed by Diaghilev...
- The presentation was an enormous success, and Toye was soon much in demand, choreographing ballets and dance routines for numerous stage companies.
- She has annually organised and choreographed sell-out shows starring her pupils, with all the proceeds going to local charities.
- We need to be as creative about choreographing our economic health as we are about choreographing our dances.
1.1Plan and control (an event or operation): the committee choreographs the movement of troops...
- Michael Schumacher is punted out at the first corner after trying to choreograph the start with team-mate Rubens Barrichello, who finishes third.
- It was an amazing experience to choreograph the ceremonies.
- Party managers choreograph demonstrations for the cameras.
Origin
1940s: back-formation from choreography.