choreograph

verb cho·reo·graph \ˈkȯr-ē-ə-ˌgraf\

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

Full Definition of CHOREOGRAPH

transitive verb

: to compose the choreography of <choreograph a ballet>

: to arrange or direct the movements, progress, or details of <a carefully choreographed meeting>

intransitive verb

: to engage in choreography

— cho·re·og·ra·pher \ˌkȯr-ē-ˈä-grə-fər\ noun

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1943

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

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