organize
word
/ˈɔɹɡəˌnaɪz/
OR-guh-nyz
/ˈɔːɡəˌnaɪz/
AW-guh-nyz
Definition
To arrange or put things or people in order so they are easy to find, use, or manage; also, to plan and coordinate activities or events.
Usage & Nuances
Common for tasks, events, or spaces: 'organize a meeting', 'organize your desk'. More formal than 'arrange' for events, and more focused than 'plan'. Often used in both personal (closet, files) and social (protests, trips) contexts.
Spanish: organizarPortuguese (BR): organizarPortuguese (PT): organizarChinese (Simplified): 组织Chinese (Traditional): 組織Hindi: व्यवस्थित करनाArabic: نظّمBengali: গুছানো - সংগঠিত করা - আয়োজন করাRussian: организовать - упорядочитьJapanese: 整理する - 組織する - 企画するVietnamese: sắp xếp - tổ chứcKorean: 정리하다 - 조직하다 - 준비하다Turkish: düzenlemek - organize etmekUrdu: منظم کرنا - ترتیب دینا - انعقاد کرناIndonesian: mengatur - menyusun - mengorganisir
Example Sentences
I need to organize my books on the shelf.
basic
She helped organize the school event.
basic
Let’s organize these files alphabetically.
basic
I'm trying to organize my time better this year.
natural
Can you help me organize a surprise party for him?
natural
It takes a lot of time to organize a big trip like this.
natural