organize

verb or·ga·nize \ˈȯr-gə-ˌnīz\

: to arrange and plan (an event or activity)

: to arrange or order things so that they can be found or used easily and quickly : to put things into a particular arrangement or order

: to gather (people) into a group that will work on something together

or·ga·nizedor·ga·niz·ing

Full Definition of ORGANIZE

transitive verb

: to cause to develop an organic structure

: to form into a coherent unity or functioning whole : integrate <trying to organize her thoughts>

a : to set up an administrative structure for

b : to persuade to associate in an organization; especially : unionize

: to arrange by systematic planning and united effort

intransitive verb

: to undergo physical or organic organization

: to arrange elements into a whole of interdependent parts

: to form an organization; specifically : to form or persuade workers to join a union

— or·gan·iz·able \ˌȯr-gə-ˈnī-zə-bəl\ adjective

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First Known Use of ORGANIZE

15th century

Related to ORGANIZE

Synonyms: arrange, array, classify, codify, dispose, draw up, lay out, marshal (also marshall), order, range, systematize

Antonyms: derange, disarrange, disarray, disorder, mess (up), muss (up), rumple, upset

Synonym Discussion of ORGANIZE

order, arrange, marshal, organize, systematize, methodize mean to put persons or things into their proper places in relation to each other. order suggests a straightening out so as to eliminate confusion <ordered her business affairs>. arrange implies a setting in sequence, relationship, or adjustment <arranged the files numerically>. marshal suggests gathering and arranging in preparation for a particular operation or effective use <marshaling the facts for argument>. organize implies arranging so that the whole aggregate works as a unit with each element having a proper function <organized the volunteers into teams>. systematize implies arranging according to a predetermined scheme <systematized billing procedures>. methodize suggests imposing an orderly procedure rather than a fixed scheme <methodizes every aspect of daily living>.

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