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 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 effortintransitive 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

synonyms see order

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