organize
or·ga·nize
verb \ˈȯr-gə-ˌnīz\or·ga·nizedor·ga·niz·ing
Definition of ORGANIZE
transitive verb
1
: to cause to develop an organic structure
2
: to form into a coherent unity or functioning whole : integrate <trying to organize her thoughts>
3
a : to set up an administrative structure for b : to persuade to associate in an organization; especially : unionize
4
: to arrange by systematic planning and united effort
intransitive verb
1
: to undergo physical or organic organization
2
: to arrange elements into a whole of interdependent parts
3
: to form an organization; specifically : to form or persuade workers to join a union
— or·gan·iz·able \ˌȯr-gə-ˈnī-zə-bəl\ adjective
Examples of ORGANIZE
- They hired a professional to help organize their wedding.
- We are organizing a fund-raiser.
- His office is a mess. He needs someone to help him organize his work.
- I spent some time organizing my closet last weekend.
- You need to learn to organize better.
- She organized people to work for social justice.
- The players were organized into separate teams.
- He encouraged them to organize for social justice.
- The company has tried to prevent the workers from organizing.
First Known Use of ORGANIZE
15th century
Related to ORGANIZE
Related Words: groom, make up, spruce (up), straighten (up), tidy (up); unscramble; align (also aline), cue, line, line up, queue; alphabetize, file, hierarchize, prioritize, sequence; emplace, place, set; display, map (out), set out
See Synonym Discussion at order
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