Main Entry:

or·ga·nize

Pronunciation:

\ˈȯr-gə-ˌnīz\

Function:

verb

Inflected Form(s):

or·ga·nized; or·ga·niz·ing

Date:

15th century

transitive verb1: to cause to develop an organic structure2: 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 : unionize4: to arrange by systematic planning and united effortintransitive verb1: to undergo physical or organic organization2: to arrange elements into a whole of interdependent parts3: to form an organization ; specifically : to form or persuade workers to join a union

synonyms see order

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