Arrange Meaning in English
word
/ɝˈeɪndʒ/
uh-RAYNJ
/ɐɹˈeɪndʒ/
uh-RAYNJ
Definition
To put people or things in a planned order or position. It can also mean to make plans or preparations for something to happen.
Usage & Nuances
Common patterns are 'arrange the books/furniture' for physical order and 'arrange a meeting/trip' for planning. More formal than 'set up' in many contexts. 'Arrange for someone to do something' is a very common structure.
Spanish: organizar - arreglar - concertarPortuguese (BR): organizar - arrumar - combinarPortuguese (PT): organizar - arranjar - combinarChinese (Simplified): 安排 - 整理 - 布置Chinese (Traditional): 安排 - 整理 - 佈置Hindi: व्यवस्थित करना - इंतज़ाम करना - तय करनाArabic: يرتّب - ينظّم - يدبّرBengali: বিন্যাস করা - সাজানো - ব্যবস্থা করাRussian: организовать - устроить - расставитьJapanese: 並べる - 整える - 手配するVietnamese: sắp xếp - thu xếp - bố tríKorean: 정리하다 - 배열하다 - 준비하다Turkish: düzenlemek - ayarlamakUrdu: ترتیب دینا - بندوبست کرناIndonesian: mengatur - menyusun
Example Sentences
Can you arrange these chairs in a circle?
basic
She arranged the books by color.
basic
We need to arrange a meeting for Monday.
basic
I already arranged for someone to pick you up at the airport.
natural
Let me arrange a time that works for everyone.
natural
They arranged everything at the last minute, but the party turned out great.
natural