Meaning & use

organize

verb·Everyday

To arrange things systematically, or to plan and coordinate an activity or event.

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She organized her books alphabetically so she could find them quickly.

Volunteers organized a charity run to raise money for the local hospital.

A note on using this word

Spelled 'organise' in British English, though both spellings are widely understood.

Words with a similar meaning

arrangecoordinate

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Words with an opposite meaning

disorganizescatter

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