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

1. They hired a professional to help organize their wedding.
2. We are organizing a fund-raiser.
3. His office is a mess. He needs someone to help him organize his work.
4. I spent some time organizing my closet last weekend.
5. You need to learn to organize better.
6. She organized people to work for social justice.
7. The players were organized into separate teams.
8. He encouraged them to organize for social justice.
9. The company has tried to prevent the workers from organizing.

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

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

or·ga·nize

verb    (Medical Dictionary)

or·ga·nizedalso British ; or·ga·nised; or·ga·niz·ingalso British ; or·ga·nis·ing

Medical Definition of ORGANIZE

transitive verb

1

a : to cause to develop an organic structure b : to cause to undergo organization <an organized blood clot>

2

: to arrange or form into a coherent unit or functioning whole

intransitive verb

: to undergo organization <an organizing pneumonitis>

Variants of ORGANIZE

or·ga·nize also British or·ga·nise \ˈȯr-gə-ˌnīz\ (audio pronunciation)